Ministry of Justice Looking for Grants Officer at Takapuna, Auckland Full Time

We are seeking a Grants Officer to join our Takapuna Office on a permanent full-time basis.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

As a Grants Officer, you will apply legislation and policy to manage a range of files providing quality and timely decisions on applications for legal aid and reply to requests for information.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have strong communication skills, a willingness to go the extra mile, empathy and resilience.  You will enjoy a fast-paced work environment where you can go home feeling like you are really making a difference

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

We are a friendly and diverse group, and we are all great communicators and relationship builders. You will have lots of colleagues to help you as you learn the business.  We encourage and inspire our teams through energy, enthusiasm, integrity and a consistent focus on what is important – excellent customer service.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It’s our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

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.

Salary Range: The remuneration band for this role is $50,128 to $70,768 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role

Applications close on 25 September 2022.

If you are successful, then you will be invited to attend an Individual Interview on any given day of the week of 26 September 2022. The start date is Monday 7 November 2022.

Our Ministry’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We have a comprehensive range of health and safety protocols already in place across all our worksites to help keep our people safe from the effects of COVID-19. We strongly encourage and support all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.  Our current policy position is that vaccination is not a prerequisite for employment. However, while employed by Te Tāhū you will be bound by all policies, procedures and rules which are in effect at the time. This includes any future changes to our vaccination requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].