Assistant Office Public Defender

New Zealand Government
Permanent Full Time Wellington, Wellington Legal Support Workers
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

Public Defence Service
Assistant Office Public Defender Wellington

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the Assistant Office Public Defender role at our Wellington office. Reporting directly to the Office Public Defender, you will:
* Be an integral part of both the office Leadership team and the wider PDS.
* Be critical to the achievement of PDS's operational and strategic goals.
* Deliver effective and efficient legal services.
* Provide day-to-day management and leadership of a team of lawyers.
* Engage in key external relationships to support the delivery of an improved legal service.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful, you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:
* Have strong leadership and people management skills, including expertise in mentoring, coaching and training.
* Be passionate about cri...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026