Support & Events Coordinator — Flexible Hours

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Flexible hours

Professional development portal

Employee networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand seeks a Support Services Coordinator to join the Office of the Chief Justice in Wellington. This permanent, full-time role supports ceremonial and judicial events, travel, facilities, and day-to-day services in a busy, client-focused environment.

You will coordinate meetings, events, travel, venues, and calendars, liaise with judiciary and external partners, and help ensure a safe, well-organised workplace with proactive, flexible service.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, personal assistance, customer service, hospitality, reception, events, or another support-focused role.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint, along with clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and practical logistics with composure.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach, with the initiative to anticipate needs, solve problems, and pitch in when required.
• Professionalism, discretion, resilience, and a willingness to learn more about the Judiciary and Te Ao Māori.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, reliable administrative and logistical support across business services, events, and communications activities.
• Coordinate meetings, judicial events, travel, accommodation, venues, materials, and calendars so key activities are well organised and run smoothly.
• Liaise professionally with a wide range of people, including judiciary, internal teams, government offices, contractors, suppliers, and external agencies.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the office by managing supplies, mail, couriers, records, shared spaces, building matters, and facilities requests.
• Help maintain a safe, organised, and welcoming workplace by supporting health, safety, wellbeing, compliance, and practical on-site arrangements.

Skills

Admin experience

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Adaptable

Problem solving

Proactive

Professionalism

Discretion

Resilience

Cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand seeks a Support Services Coordinator to join the Office of the Chief Justice in Wellington. This permanent, full-time role supports ceremonial and judicial events, travel, facilities, and day-to-day services in a busy, client-focused environment.

You will coordinate meetings, events, travel, venues, and calendars, liaise with judiciary and external partners, and help ensure a safe, well-organised workplace with proactive, flexible service.