Ministry of Justice – New Zealand Looking for Family Court Co-Ordinator at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

The Ministry of Justice provides a range of justice services around New Zealand. We have more than 3000 people working across 120 locations around the country, all working towards our vison of a safe and just New Zealand.

This position will be based at the New Plymouth District Court and is part of the Lower North Island Family Court Coordinator team. This is a permanent part time position with 28 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday. We would be willing to negotiate the hours/days worked for the right candidate.

Family Court Coordinator’s contribute to the operation of the Family Court by coordinating specialist services and playing a key role in managing relationships with management, the judiciary, professional service providers, legal practitioners, court users and community groups.

He Pūkenga Tou/Skills And Experience

To be successful in the role you will have the following skills and experiences:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Pride yourself on being a superb organiser and planner, able to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Be self-motivated and have high levels of initiative
• Experience in or knowledge of Family Court procedures and legislation
• Analytical skills to enable relevant legislation to be interpreted and applied
• Proficient levels of computer literacy

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.

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

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $70,518 and $97,908 pro rata, 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 25 June 2023, however we will be reviewing CV’s as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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