Litigation Support Officer

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Flexible work options

Wellbeing and Development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Dunedin seeks a Litigation Support Officer to provide confidential, efficient support to solicitors and legal staff. You will manage correspondence, maintain electronic diaries and databases, file legal documents, and liaise with Court staff and external advocates.

You will bring a solid administrative background, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work across diverse teams in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Solid administration background is essential, with prior legal support experience preferred.
• Advanced computing skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook in a digital environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Welcomes diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic public service setting.
• Excellent accuracy and organisational skills with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and care.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices and Maori Crown relationship awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to sites within the region and nationwide as required.
• Manage correspondence and maintain electronic diaries and databases.
• File management and preparation of legal documents.
• Liaise with Court staff, Ministry staff, and external advocates to support litigation work.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and service quality.

Skills

Administration background

Relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adaptability

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Legal administration superstar needed for this busy team

Permanent role based in our Dunedin Regional Office on Great King Street

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is 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 ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | 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.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

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 high levelof accuracy 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.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
• Annual remuneration for this position starts between $62,500 and $68,781 dependant on experience.
• We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and 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 of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.