💼 Full-Time Position

Supervised Provider

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Ministry of Justice
📍 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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Location
Hamilton, New Zealand
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Posted
April 12, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Description


Criminal Defence Lawyer – Supervised Provider


Public Defence Service - Hamilton


Te Haeata/The Opportunity


The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a criminal lawyer who has a strong desire to develop their career in the specialist area of criminal advocacy. The successful candidate will join our Hamilton PDS team.


You will need to be eligible for a practising certificate and interested in criminal law.


To be considered for this position, a copy of your academic transcript must accompany your application.


This role would suit lawyers who have been admitted to the bar, are looking for a career in criminal law, or those with previous experience as a registrar, police prosecutor, working for a barrister, community law centre, government department etc.


You fill find challenge and satisfaction with a varied caseload, including tri...