Support Officer (Administration) Location: Wellington Tribunals Unit

Te Haeata/The Opportunity Are you a natural organiser who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?

As a Support Officer at the Wellington Tribunals Unit, you will be the vital link that ensures our internal and external stakeholders have the information they need, exactly when they need it. You will tackle a high-volume, dynamic workload with a can-do attitude, ensuring our daily operations run seamlessly.

We are looking for a confident communicator who remains adaptable, patient, and calm under pressure. You will be a hardworking and responsible professional with a strong work ethic. If you are a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering effortless, high-quality administrative support, this is the role for you.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in general office and administrative duties, including operating office equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project 2000, and Access.
- Experience in the operation of accounts and purchasing.
- A background or capability in facilities management.
- Exceptional frontline service provision.

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. A great team culture is important. Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work.

You will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve.



It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel connected, safe, and supported. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

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 Benefits We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- adaptable 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 $56,343 and $74,416 , 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 Wednesday, 23 September 2026; 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 contact [email protected]

Follow us on LinkedIn

📌 Support Officer (Administration) (Wellington)
🏢 Public Defence Service - New Zealand
📍 Wellington