Wellington Coronial Case Manager — Stakeholder & Case Support

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) in Wellington is seeking a Coronial Services Case Manager to coordinate all coroner referrals and support the resident coroner. You will manage electronic and physical files, maintain the CMS, and liaise with police and other agencies to ensure timely reporting.

The role emphasises empathy, organisation, and strong communication, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile coronial work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to support coroners and families in sensitive cases.
• Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide excellent case-management support and build stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Gather inquiry information and reports and present to the coroner concisely.
• Case manage large volumes of electronic files while maintaining physical files.
• Keep the CMS database up to date, complete and accurate.
• Liaise with stakeholders and government agencies, including police.
• Monitor and report on coroner's court activities.
• Arrange and support the coroner to conduct a preliminary hearing or inquest.

Skills

Work under pressure

Graphic material handling

Written & verbal communication

Highly organised & multitask

Record-keeping & data entry

Word & Excel proficiency

Independent and team work

Relevant experience in similar roles

Tools

CMS

Job description

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) in Wellington is seeking a Coronial Services Case Manager to coordinate all coroner referrals and support the resident coroner. You will manage electronic and physical files, maintain the CMS, and liaise with police and other agencies to ensure timely reporting.

The role emphasises empathy, organisation, and strong communication, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile coronial work in a collaborative team environment.