About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced and people‑focused Team Leader – Registry (Branches) to join our Professional Standards group.
Reporting to the Registrar, this role works closely alongside Branch Managers to support branch‑based Registry staff (excluding Auckland), providing day‑to‑day operational guidance, workload coordination and quality assurance for the processing of regulatory applications under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and associated rules and regulations.
The role plays a key part in ensuring consistent, timely, and high‑quality registry services across the branch network. You will monitor workloads, support the resolution of complex or sensitive applications, and step in to process applications during peak periods as required. Through collaboration with Branch Managers, you will help ensure staff are well supported, performance expectations are clear, and registry processes are applied consistently nationwide.
This is a hands‑on leadership role that balances relationship management, technical expertise, and continuous improvement, supporting both the Registry team and the wider objectives of the Law Society.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Proven experience leading or supervising a team in a regulatory, professional services, or
operational environment
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work
across multiple people and locations
- Sound judgement and confidence in managing complex or sensitive applications and issues
- Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills, with the ability to provide
clear guidance and constructive feedback
- A collaborative leadership style, coupled with the ability to step in and process work when
required
- Experience working to service standards, KPIs, or statutory timeframes
- A commitment to continuous improvement, consistency, and quality assurance
We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga – tāria te wā, Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.
What we can offer
Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social
activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.
It is important that the Law Society can attract, support, and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.
Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:
- Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas
and the new year
- Discounts and benefits as part of our membership Partner Programme
- Competitive remuneration
Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.
About the Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country, the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open, so we encourage you to make an early application.
For a confidential discussion and additional information, including the position description, please contact the People and Culture team at human.resources@lawsociety.org.nz
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
