Litigation Support Officer

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Wellington; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Wellington is looking for a Litigation Support Officer to join their busy team. This role involves providing litigation support, managing correspondence, and liaising with legal professionals. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and experience in legal support. The position offers a step-based remuneration package starting at $62,500, flexible work options, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Step-based remuneration

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal support within private practice or court environments.
• Advanced computing and keyboard skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to solicitors and legal staff.
• Manage correspondence and maintain electronic diaries.
• Liaise with court staff and external legal professionals.

Skills

Strong administration background

Proficiency in Microsoft products

Relationship building

Flexibility and adaptability

High level of accuracy

Cultural competence

Job description

Legal Admin superstar needed for this busy team. Chance to make a difference to your community. Based in our Willis Street Office.

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

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Practice Manager - Legal Services, an opportunity has arisen to become part of the litigation support team based in Wellington. 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.

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 level of 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.

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter online. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

Applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 19th October 2025.

Please note that you must be familiar with our code of conduct, which sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.