Support Officer (Administration)

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

NZ Ministry of Justice in Wellington seeks a Support Officer (Administration) to manage high-volume administrative tasks and provide exceptional frontline service to internal and external stakeholders. You will handle information requests, operate office equipment, and support daily operations with accuracy and a calm, proactive approach.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adaptability, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general office and administrative duties.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project 2000 and Access.
• Experience in the operation of accounts and purchasing.
• A background or capability in facilities management.
• Exceptional frontline service provision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal and external stakeholders have the information they need, exactly when they need it.
• Tackle a high-volume, dynamic workload with a can-do attitude.
• Provide efficient, high-quality administrative support to the team.

Skills

General office duties

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Project 2000

Access

Accounts & purchasing

Facilities management

Frontline service

Tools

Project 2000

Access

Job description

# Support Officer (Administration) at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Support Officer (Administration)****Location:** Wellington Tribunals Unit**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**Are you a natural organiser who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?As a Support Officer at the Wellington Tribunals Unit, you will be the vital link that ensures our internal and external stakeholders have the information they need, exactly when they need it. You will tackle a high-volume, dynamic workload with a can-do attitude, ensuring our daily operations run seamlessly.We are looking for a confident communicator who remains adaptable, patient, and calm under pressure. You will be a hardworking and responsible professional with a strong work ethic. If you are a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering effortless, high-quality administrative support, this is the role for you.**Ō** **pūkenga/Skills and Experience**To be successful in this role, you will bring:* Experience in general office and administrative duties, including operating office equipment.* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project 2000, and Access.* Experience in the operation of accounts and purchasing.* A background or capability in facilities management.* Exceptional frontline service provision.**Mō mātou/****About us**At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.A great team culture is important. Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work.You will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel connected, safe, and supported. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:* flexible work hours where possible* an online professional development portal* access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here.With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.**Utu ā-tau/****Salary**The appointing salary for this role will be between **$56,343 and $74,416**, based on skills and experience.**Tono mai/Apply**To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.**Applications close on** **Wednesday, 23 September 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.**If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] us on LinkedIn## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | NZ Ministry of Justice || Location: | Wellington City || Position type: | Fixed Term Full Time || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 14-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | $56,343 - $74,416 || Closing date: | 23-Sep-2026 || Reference: | NZ/1946995 || Attachment: | Support Officer (Administration) - OSD (RSD) - Oct 2024 (1).pdf (PDF, 240KB) || File links: | || Website: | |