Team Manager Court Libraries | Multiple Locations

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager Court Libraries to lead the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective library and information services that meet the complex needs of the judiciary and wider justice sector.

The location for this role is flexible and can be agreed with the successful candidate.

In this role, you will:

• lead a team providing research, reference, and legal updates for judges and their staff
• manage and develop library collections to meet judicial needs and support digital resources
• provide training and support to help users get the best from library resources
• improve services through planning, innovation, and continuous improvement
• contribute to Judicial Libraries' leadership, strategy, and programmes, including Mātauranga Māori
• build strong relationships with judges, colleagues, legal publishers, and law libraries.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• a post-graduate library or relevant professional qualification (essential).
• experience leading teams and developing people.
• strong expertise in library research and information services, ideally in a legal or service-oriented environment.
• proficiency with electronic databases and online legal resources, including training delivery.
• excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-focused, innovative approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

At the Ministry of Justice, our Judicial Libraries team plays a vital role in supporting the judiciary by delivering expert library and information services and ensuring the timely and accurate publication of decisions. We are committed to continuous improvement, best practice, and innovation to exceed client expectations.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

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
• flexible work hours where possible
• 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 $111,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 12 October; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

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