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Legal Secretary Team Leader
- Posted03 September 2025
- LocationAuckland
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Law Firms - Legal Support
- Reference957520
Job description
A highly regarded New Zealand commercial advisory firm is currently looking for an experienced operational support leader to join their wider business support function. With a strong reputation in the market and a modern, people first culture, this organisation genuinely values the contribution of its support teams and offers an environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys balancing people leadership with operational oversight. You will play a key role in leading administration and support functions across the business, ensuring teams are engaged, workflows are running efficiently, and service standards remain high.
About the role:
Working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple areas of the business, you will be involved in driving consistency, improving processes, supporting capability development, and creating a collaborative and high performing team environment.
You will come from a medium to large law firm environment and have either current or previous experience leading or mentoring admin teams ideally within a law firm environment, however we would also consider backgrounds in professional services. You will be someone who leads from the front, communicates confidently, and can naturally build credibility across all levels of a business
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a role where you can influence both people and process within a well respected organisation that is continuing to evolve and invest in its support functions. You will also receive:
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys balancing people leadership with operational oversight. You will play a key role in leading administration and support functions across the business, ensuring teams are engaged, workflows are running efficiently, and service standards remain high.
About the role:
Working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple areas of the business, you will be involved in driving consistency, improving processes, supporting capability development, and creating a collaborative and high performing team environment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop administration and business support professionals
- Oversee workflow management, resource allocation, and day to day operational support
- Build strong relationships across the wider business and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders
- Drive process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
- Support broader operational and compliance related functions where required
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and service-focused team culture
You will come from a medium to large law firm environment and have either current or previous experience leading or mentoring admin teams ideally within a law firm environment, however we would also consider backgrounds in professional services. You will be someone who leads from the front, communicates confidently, and can naturally build credibility across all levels of a business
- Strong organisational and workflow management capability
- The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast paced environment
- A collaborative and solutions focused approach
- Confidence navigating systems, processes, and operational change
- A genuine passion for leadership, mentoring, and team development
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a role where you can influence both people and process within a well respected organisation that is continuing to evolve and invest in its support functions. You will also receive:
- Salary of $90,000 - $130,000 per annum
- Full firm benefits such as health and wellness benefits and insurance discounts
- This is a Monday to Friday onsite role and some travel may be required from time