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🥝 Lawyer PAL1

New Zealand Government | Papamoa, New Zealand | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Public Defence Service - Tauranga Criminal Defence Lawyer – PAL 1
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
Looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy? This is a truly exciting opportunity.
The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Lawyer PAL1 at our busy Tauranga office. Reporting to a Legal team Manager you will:
* Deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided
* Manage a varied caseload of criminal
* Provide support to intermediate and senior

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:
* have a PAL 1 approval level and be qualified to practice law in New
* have confidence in your ability to develop credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal
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