Litigation Support Officer

Oranga Tamariki; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration progression

Flexible work options

Training & development

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Hastings/Napier region seeks a Litigation Support Officer to provide confidential, efficient admin support to solicitors and legal staff. You will manage correspondence, diaries, databases, and legal documents while liaising with Court staff and external counsel.

The role requires a strong administrative background, advanced MS Office skills, and the ability to build relationships in a diverse public service environment. Close date: 8 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong administration background with experience in legal or court environments.
• Advanced computing skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook in a digital setting.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse groups.
• Demonstrated accuracy, organisation, and handling of confidential information.
• Commitment to diversity and cultural competence in public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential litigation support to solicitors and legal staff.
• Manage correspondence, diaries, files, and electronic databases.
• Prepare legal documents and liaise with Court staff and external counsel.
• Maintain data quality, organise schedules, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support cross-cultural and inclusive practices within the ministry.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Cultural competence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Legal administration superstar needed for this busy team
• Permanent role based in our Hastings Regional Office

OrangaTamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to puttingtamarikiandrangatahiat the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim todemonstratethese values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We respect theManaof people
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuringOrangaTamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to findappropriate solutionsfortamarikiin need.

Mōtetūnga| About the role

In this role you will provide litigation support to various sites within the region, as well as assisting the nationwide litigation support team as required.

The Litigation Support Officer will be responsible for providing confidential, efficient, and professional litigation support to solicitors, legal staff, and managers, including managing correspondence, updating, and maintaining electronic diaries and databases, file management and preparing legal documentation. The role also requires liaison with Court staff, Ministry staff, and external members of the legal profession or advocates to support the Ministry's litigation work. You will be strongly supported in an environment that values continuous improvement and fosters a culture of striving to make our service better.

Key requirements of the role include:

• A strong administration background is a necessity, with preferable experience in providing legal support within private practice or court environments.
• Advanced level of computing and keyboard skills including proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and demonstrated proficiency working in a digitalised environment.
• A strong ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Welcomes and values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected.
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable, calm in a dynamic and changing environment and willing to assist wherever needed.
• An ability to quickly absorb information and decide on the appropriate course of action.
• A highlevelofaccuracy and excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, schedule work to meet deadlines and maintain the quality of services delivered.
• A strong aptitude for working and managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices.
• Welcomes and embraces diversity and the need as a public servant, to understand and support the Māori Crown relationship and support cultural competence as a best-practice feature.

Nōuterourou| What's in it for you

OrangaTamariki offer a step-basedremunerationpackage, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annualremunerationfor this position starts between $62,500 and $68,781 dependant on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible workoptionsand a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing oftamarikiandrangatahi.

Applications for this role close at midnight on 8 October 2026.

Reference # 43060

Posted on 24 Sep 2026

Closes on 08 Oct 2026 23:55

Location(s) Hastings, Napier, East Coast

Expertise Administrators, Administration & Office Support, Data Entry & Word Processing, Management, Other, PA, EA & Secretarial, Receptionist, Records Management & Document Control