Published 2026-02-04
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
Family Court Coordinator's contribute to the operation of the Family Court by coordinating specialist services and playing a key role in managing relationships with management, the judiciary, professional service providers, legal practitioners, court users and community groups.
This position will be based at the Nelson District Court and will service Courts in the Nelson and Blenheim area. This is a permanent full-time position of 40 hours per week position.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
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!
To be successful in the role you will have the following skills and experiences:
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Be able to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Be self-motivated and have high levels of initiative.
Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Have experience in or knowledge of Family Court procedures and legislation.
Have analytical skills to enable relevant legislation to be interpreted and applied.
Have proficient levels of computer literacy.
A current full NZ drivers' licence.
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
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 appointing salary for this role will be between $74,634 and $95,591 based on skills and experience.
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