Team Manager, Operations Support

Team Manager, Operations Support. National Service Delivery Te Haeata/The Opportunity. We are looking for an experienced people leader to join National Service Delivery as Team Manager, Operations Support.This is a varied and influential leadership role, leading a team of analysts and advisors who provide operational support across National Service Delivery.

The team provides advice, analysis and operational support to help our frontline services perform effectively. This includes business and operational advice, performance analysis and reporting, planning, service improvement, business processes and systems, and the coordination of official and ministerial correspondence.

As Team Manager, you will provide strong, visible leadership and ensure the team delivers high-quality advice, analysis and practical operational support. You will work closely with leaders and teams across the Ministry, using advice, data and insights to support decision-making and improve how our services operate.You will also play an important role in improving and standardising service delivery and ensuring our systems, processes and technology effectively support frontline operations.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience. We are looking for an experienced people leader who is confident leading both advisory and analytical functions and can bring these disciplines together to deliver strong operational outcomes.You will bring:significant people leadership experience, ideally within a complex operational environmentdemonstrated experience leading and developing advisors, analysts, or teams delivering a combination of advisory and analytical servicesthe ability to lead, coach and develop people working across advice, analysis, reporting and business improvementstrong operational management, judgement and prioritisation skillsexperience leading continuous improvement, change or business improvement initiativesstrong relationship management and influencing skills, including working effectively with senior leadersthe ability to understand complex information and translate it into clear advice, meaningful insights and practical actiona collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across operational and enabling functions.

Experience in technical product ownership, digital or technology-enabled service delivery, or working closely with technology and product teams would be advantageous.The role will suit a leader who can bring together people, advice, analysis, technology and operational delivery to improve services and support effective decision-making.

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 you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:4.4 weeks holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess 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 salary range for this role is between $130,129 and $179,192, with the likely appointing salary between $130,129 and $167,062, based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply. To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on 22 November 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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