Family Court Co-Ordinator

Nz Ministry Of Justice; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Job summary

Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice in Levin or Palmerston North District Court is seeking a Permanent Part Time Family Court Co-Ordinator. The role contributes to the operation of the Family Court by coordinating specialist services and managing relationships with management, the judiciary, professional service providers, legal practitioners, court users and community groups.

24 hours per week. The role sits in the Lower North Island Family Court Co-ordinator team, with base at Levin or

Qualifications

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Be able to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Be self-motivated and have high levels of initiative.
• Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Have experience in or knowledge of Family Court procedures and legislation.
• Have analytical skills to enable relevant legislation to be interpreted and applied.
• Have proficient levels of computer literacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Initiative

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Family Court procedures knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Family Court Co-Ordinator - Levin or Palmerston North District Court, Permanent Part Time Te Haeata/The Opportunity 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. This position can be based at the Levin or Palmerston North District Court, and is part of the Lower North Island Family Court Coordinator team. This is a permanent 24 hour per week position.

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 the role you will have the following skills and experiences:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Be able to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Be self-motivated and have high levels of initiative
• Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Have experience in or knowledge of Family Court procedures and legislation
• Have analytical skills to enable relevant legislation to be interpreted and applied
• Have proficient levels of computer literacy

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. 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

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

• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

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 appointing salary for this role will be between $74,634 and $95,591 pro rata based on skills and experience, with the normal appoint range generally falling between $73,634 and $81,694.