Litigation Support Officer - Hastings

1x Permanent, fulltime position available!
Role will be based at our Hastings Site
We're offering a competitive salary starting from $57,0+6 to $62,773, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Practice Manager - Legal Services, an opportunity has arisen to become part of the litigation support team based in Hastings where you will provide litigation support to various sites within the region, as well as assisting the nationwide litigation support team as required.

The Litigation Support Officer will be responsible for providing confidential, efficient, and professional litigation support to solicitors, legal staff, and managers, including managing correspondence, updating, and maintaining electronic diaries and databases, file management and preparing legal documentation. The role also requires liaison with Court staff, Ministry staff, and external members of the legal profession or advocates to support the Ministry's litigation work. You will be strongly supported in an environment that values continuous improvement and fosters a culture of striving to make our service better.

This role is based in our Hastings office. Due to the operational requirements and dynamic nature of the role, it will be beneficial for you to have the close support of the team around you. Candidates for this role are required to already be based in Hastings or be willing to relocate to Hastings for this opportunity.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

Preferable experience in providing legal support within private practice or court environments. However, a strong administration background will be given consideration.
Advanced level of computing and keyboard skills including proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and demonstrated proficiency working in a digitalised environment.
A strong ability to build and maintain relationships.
Welcomes and values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected.
The ability to be flexible and adaptable, calm in a dynamic and changing environment and willing to assist wherever needed.
An ability to quickly absorb information and decide on the appropriate course of action.
A high level of accuracy and excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, schedule work to meet deadlines and maintain the quality of services delivered.
A strong aptitude for working and managing sensitive and confidential information.
Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.
Welcomes and embraces diversity and the need as a public servant, to understand and support the Māori Crown relationship and support cultural competence as a best-practice feature.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

We put Tamariki first
We believe Aroha is vital
We respect the Mana of people
We are Tika and Pono
We value Whakapapa
We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Friday 28th March 205!

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.
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