Litigation Support Officer

Oranga Tamariki; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Dunedin invites a Litigation Support Officer to join our regional office on Great King Street. You will provide confidential, efficient litigation support to solicitors, legal staff, and managers, and assist nationwide teams as required.

The role requires a strong administration background, proficient Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to handle confidential information. You will build relationships in a diverse, dynamic environment and support continuous

Qualifications

• Strong administration background; legal support experience preferred.
• Advanced computing skills; proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Experience in digitalised environments.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential litigation support to solicitors and legal staff.
• Manage correspondence and prepare legal documents.
• Update and maintain electronic diaries and databases.
• File management and liaison with Court staff and external stakeholders.
• Support cross-site regional and nationwide litigation teams.

Skills

Strong admin background

Relationship building

Cross-cultural awareness

Adaptability

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

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 believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• 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.

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.

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

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 Sunday 8 November 2026.