Job DescriptionTe Haeata/The OpportunityWe are a small team which provides a 24/7 service on behalf of The Coroners Court.You will be the first point of contact to answer inbound enquiries. You will accurately identify the needs of your caller ensuring the appropriate response and action is taken using your knowledge and experience.At other times you may be processing a range of administrative tasks associated with the management of matters notified to the Coroner.You will be a key link between the Coroner and other relevant parties using the file management systems to ensure everyone has access to the information required to maintain a highly effective service.Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceNo 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!Key Skills
Ability to question and listen to what people need, analyse information and act quickly, decisively and make accurate decisions.
Ability to handle stressful and emotionally difficult situations with a level head and a sensitive approach.
Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ensuring critical and sensitive information relating to cases is stored, retrieved and communicated appropriately with a broad audience.
Collecting and collating correspondence from various internal and external sources.
Requirements for the role
You will need to have an ability to work across a 24/7 roster. Our shifts are 07:00-15:30,10:00-18:30, 15:30-00:00, 23:00-07:30
NCEA Level 2 or demonstrated equivalent work experience.
Mō mātou/About usAt Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.Our team is a tight knit group of 21 who work together to provide support to the Duty Coroner. We have flexible work from home options alongside an Ellerslie office with staff parking spots.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 hereWe 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
enhanced sick leave arrangements
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
See our full range of benefits .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/SalaryThe remuneration band for this role is $59,729 to $80,794 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.Tono mai/ApplyTo 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 15 September 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 contactFollow us on
