Family Court Co-Ordinator at NZ Ministry of Justice, Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Family Court Co-ordinator (FCC) - Domestic Violence (DV) Programmes Team 

Two full-time positions available (Monday - Friday) with the possibility of some flexibility.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

Te Tāhū o te Ture | The Ministry of Justice wants people to have better access to justice services and be able to deal with us easily and quickly. That means improving how we support the courts, the place where we have the most impact on people's lives and help keep our communities safe.

In the role of FCC for the DV programmes team, you can play your part in ensuring Criminal and Family Court participants have access to the services and programmes needed for their case. In the FCC role, you will be liaising via e-mail and phone with external providers; other government agencies and internal court personnel (including the Judiciary). You will also have contact with non-violence programme and safety programme participants to encourage engagement and/or attendance.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will:

• Be based in Christchurch or Wellington
• Have sound administration skills and not fazed by extensive computer-based work
• Be comfortable working in an environment that does not have face-to-face contact with stakeholders/participants
• Have sound decision making and confidence in investigating a wide range of information to ensure the best possible outcome
• Have some knowledge of the Family Violence Act and/or an understanding of the dynamics of family harm
• The ability to navigate a variety of IT operating systems
• The ability to be agile and respond to process and legislative changes
• Experience in delivering tasks that may be time bound, not getting overwhelmed with a large volume of time sensitive tasks arriving at once
• The ability to understand possible risks associated with family harm and how to action tasks to minimise potential risk

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The DV Programmes Team is a unique, dynamic team that manages all non-violence and safety programme referrals from Courts across Aotearoa.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means 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 healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Tono mai/How to 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.

Salary Range

The appointing salary for this role will be between $63,019 and $82,295 based on skills and experience. 

Applications close on Sunday, 5 February 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz