Team Leader Support Services | Wellington Region

Job Description

Team Leader Support Services – Office of the Chief Justice

Permanent – Full Time

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

The Office of the Chief Justice
Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā (Te Tari) is seeking a dynamic Team Leader Support Services to join our dedicated team supporting the leadership of New Zealand's highest courts. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Te Tari, you will lead the delivery of high-quality administration and information management services across the business unit. This is a key role providing proactive leadership for office-wide support functions and guiding a team committed to operational excellence.

As Team Leader Support Services, you will develop and implement best-practice approaches to resource planning and service delivery, ensuring support services are effectively aligned with evolving business needs. You will also provide strategic business support and advice to the OCJ leadership team, while fostering continuous improvement across administrative systems and processes.

Ō pūkenga / Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in leading, motivating, and developing teams, including performance planning and coaching.
• Strong background in delivering high-level administrative and support services, including resource planning, health and safety initiatives, and office functions.
• Ability to review, refresh, and improve key administrative processes and service standards across teams.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.
• High computer literacy (including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email software).
• Attention to detail, strong time management and planning skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting senior managers and providing sound business support advice.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Mō mātou / About us

Established in 2014, the Office of the Chief Justice supports the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and Chief Judge of the High Court in their leadership and administrative responsibilities. As an independent business unit of the Ministry of Justice, Te Tari operates as a conduit for judicial perspectives and plays a critical role in maintaining a justice system that is fair, modern, and effective.

Our team is committed to upholding the Ministry's vision and values, promoting a just and inclusive workplace, and supporting the Crown's relationships with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi / What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave  
• An online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau / Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $84,562 to $116,273 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai / Apply

To apply, please click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website, where you can view a detailed position description and submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Wednesday 3 September but we will be reviewing CVs as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz.

Join us at Te Tari – help us deliver justice through exceptional support services.