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Vacancy: Team Manager Resource Development
An exciting opportunity for an experienced library leader has arisen in Judicial Libraries within the Ministry of Justice, based in Wellington.
TE HAEATA | THE OPPORTUNITY
Lead the specialist team that develops and manages the legal information resources and systems supporting judges across Aotearoa New Zealand. You will shape reliable national services, improve how we use data and technology, and help guide the future delivery of legal information to the judiciary.
Reporting to the Manager Judicial Libraries, you will combine people leadership with oversight of resources, suppliers, budgets, systems and service improvement. You will work closely with court librarians, judicial staff, Digital, Finance and major legal information providers.
You will:
- Lead, coach and develop a specialist team
- Oversee print and online legal resources and the library catalogue
- Use data and insights to improve services and show their value
- Manage budgets, expenditure, invoicing and accruals
- Lead supplier relationships and national service improvements
- Advise on emerging technology and future information services
Ō PŪKENGA | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Bring experience leading, coaching and developing people
- Hold a postgraduate library or other relevant qualification
- Know information resources, systems and supplier management
- Manage budgets and turn data into practical decisions
- Have an understanding of te ao Māori and tikanga Māori and how they are applicable in a legal information environment
Experience in a legal, judicial, government or other complex service environment would be an advantage.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience looks different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we would like to hear from you.
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
We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development, including:
- 4.4 weeks' annual leave
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Online professional development
- Inclusive and proactive employee networks
UTU Ā-TAU | SALARY
The appointing salary for this role will be between $112,766 and $145,388, based on skills and experience.
TONO MAI | HOW TO APPLY
To view the full position description and apply visit the Ministry of Justice careers website here
In your cover letter, tell us how your experience prepares you to lead people, improve information services and manage resources, suppliers or budgets.
Applications close on 2 November 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Samuel Tidey, Manager Judicial Libraries, at Samuel.Tidey@justice.govt.nz
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