Administration & Support Officer at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Administration & Support Officer - Wellington, 6 Month Fixed Term

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Are you an organised and proactive professional who excels at providing high-quality administrative support?

As an Administration and Support Officer, you will be a crucial part of the Business Services team. You will provide comprehensive office management and general administrative support to staff across the Waitangi Tribunal and Māori Land Court National Offices.

Your day-to-day work will be dynamic and varied, encompassing general secretarial duties, coordinating logistics for hearings and external meetings, delivering professional reception services, and providing essential accounting and finance support.

We are looking for a confident communicator who is comfortable dealing with a wide range of people and situations. You will be an adaptable team player, ready to provide cover and relief for your colleagues when necessary, and capable of meeting competing demands within set timeframes.

These responsibilities accurately reflect the position description, including office management, hearing and meeting logistics, reception services, finance support, and providing cover within the Business Services team.

Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term position.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in general administration and customer service roles.
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• Experience with computerised accounting systems, along with strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numerical information.
• Knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, alongside a willingness to continue learning.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide the highest level of support and service possible.
• Confidence in dealing with a wide range of people and situations.
• Proven ability to meet competing demands within set timeframes.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

• flexible work hours where possible
• 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 $56,343 to $74,416 –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 25 October 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

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