Ministry of Justice – New Zealand Looking for Case Manager/Co-ordinator Office of Chief Coroner at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Job Description

Case Manager/Co-Ordinator – Office of the Chief Coroner

Permanent Full Time Position

Wellington Based

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

Based in Wellington, the Case Manager/Co-Ordinator, Office of the Chief Coroner is a new position and an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change in Aotearoa’s justice system.

You will be responsible for managing all case related matters assigned to the Chief Coroner and providing administrative and co-ordination tasks, along with performance and caseflow support to the Chief Coroner.

This is a pivotal role where your experience, enthusiasm, initiative and attention to detail is crucial to the successful operations of the Office of the Chief Coroner and wider coronial services.

The Case Manager/Co-ordinator ensures efficient and effective services are provided in accordance with legislative requirements of the Coroners Act 2006, tikanga practices and cultural considerations, whilst meeting the expectations of the Chief Coroner, family, whānau and the Ministry of Justice.

For further information about the tasks you may be required to undertake, please see the position description.

He Pūkenga Tou/Skills And Experience

Family and whānau coming through the Coroners Court are diverse, and the work reflects that. This role is no different and would suit a variety of backgrounds.

If the following matches your skills and experience, we want to hear from you!

• You will have strong interpersonal skills that will support your work with the Chief Coroner, but also be capable of dealing with members of the public, other government agencies and the New Zealand Police.
• You are detail orientated and observant as there are different processes and case information needs to be accurate.
• You can manage conflicting priorities and move efficiently from one task to another.
• An ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds is essential, as is having well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• You are resilient and have the ability to deal with sensitive and sometimes graphic information and details.

If you feel your skills and knowledge meet the criteria, please do apply!

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

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

The Office of the Chief Coroner is just getting established in Wellington so you will be able to have input into the setting up of the office as well as joining an enthusiastic innovative team focused on providing great service to the people 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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $63,066 and $87,387 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 18 June 2023, however we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Short listed candidates may be invited to interview before the close date.

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