Case Manager

Public Defence Service - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ministry of Justice as a Case Manager in Wellington, where you'll support various judicial bodies and enhance your career while contributing to the justice sector. This role offers variety in tasks and an opportunity to work within a supportive team, while enjoying generous benefits.

Benefits

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and calmness in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with legal parties and Tribunal Members.
• Ensure a speedy and efficient experience for Tribunal users.
• Proofread decisions prior to release.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Sound understanding of legal principles

Job description

Job Description

Case Manager | Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Permanent, full-time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Case Manager you will be required to liaise with the parties involved in proceedings, members of the legal profession and you will also work closely with Tribunal Members to ensure a speedy and efficient experience for users of the Tribunal. As a member of a highly supportive team at the Wellington Tribunals Unit, you'll enjoy great variety of tasks. In addition to your proactive approach, you'll be computer literate and results focused with the ability to proofread decisions before they are released.

If you have a flair for customer service and strong planning and organisational skills, then this busy role might just be the one for you. The Wellington Tribunals team provide support to a wide range of judicial bodies.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To be successful in this role you will have a sound understanding of legal principles, good interpersonal skills and a desire to do a really good job. We are looking for someone who is professional, flexible, calm, and has a clear, confident communication style. You will have the proven ability to produce work of high quality and accuracy.

This is an active role and you will have demonstrated the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You may also be required to travel as part of this role.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

When you join us at the Ministry of Justice you'll enjoy diversity, satisfaction, and a rewarding career. You'll be delivering first class justice services, and as part of our strong supportive team you'll be creating a better future for our country and yourself.

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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
  
  

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $59,729 to $80,794 while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 20 July 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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