Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Team Manager, Centralised Services is responsible for leading and managing a team of National Registry Officers (NROs) within Centralised Services. The role ensures the effective and efficient operation of the Centralised Services, delivering high‑quality customer service, timely progression of customer applications, and effective decision‑making in accordance with legislation.

Job Description

The Team Manager, Centralised Services is responsible for leading and managing a team of National Registry Officers (NROs) within Centralised Services. The role ensures the effective and efficient operation of the Centralised Services, delivering high‑quality customer service, timely progression of customer applications, and effective decision‑making in accordance with legislation.

Dimensions of position for which the incumbent is accountable

Team Managers are appointed as Deputy Registrars under the District Court Act 2016 and are required to exercise statutory and quasi‑judicial powers. Exercising these powers involves a range of work varying from completing simple processes through to decision‑making that requires extensive knowledge, experience and judgement, coupled with the individual's ability to research the situation.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

- Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high‑performing teams in a service delivery or operational environment.




- Proven ability to manage complex operational workflows.
- Demonstrated capability in driving continuous improvement, problem‑solving, and leading teams through change.
- Solid stakeholder and relationship management skills.

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.

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

Benefits

- 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 $85,562 and $109,862 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 21 August; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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