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Family Court Co-Ordinator Jobs in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand at Ministry of Justice – New Zealand
Title: Family Court Co-Ordinator
Company: Ministry of Justice – New Zealand
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Job Description
Family Court Co-Ordinator, Permanent Full Time
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.
Come and Join the Domestic Violence Programmes Team. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team.
A FCC in the Domestic Violence Team plays a key role in supporting the work of District Courts across New Zealand. The DV Team is responsible for ensuring the timely management of domestic violence programmes across the Family Court and Criminal Court jurisdictions.
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 experience:
- 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
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
Benefits
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.
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.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The remuneration band for this role is $74,634 to $94,591; however, remuneration 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 24 July 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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