Technical Specialist at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 Technical Specialist - High Court Wellington

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As the Technical Specialist you will support Court Registry Officers with training, providing expert technical assistance with difficult issues that arise and assist in the management of more complex cases. You will facilitate the effective management of processes within the registry team to ensure timely disposition, quality service to case parties including the legal profession.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role, you will need to be self-motivated, solutions -focused, and possess the confidence and resilience to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

• Technical Expertise - In all High Court processes and an in-depth knowledge of these.
• Detail-orientated and observant – the court has many different processes, and case information that requires a high level of accuracy.
• Self-aware – our participants are unique, and you will be confident working, individually and with the team, across various situations.
• Able to multi-task – some of our processes are repetitive, so you will be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly.
• Willing to learn – legislation and court processes are always changing, and you will need to be adaptable in implementing changes.

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.

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:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See 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 remuneration band for this role is $73,634 to $100,846 – the appointing salary will be 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 the 13 June 2025; 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 recruitment@justice.govt.nz