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

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