Posted 16 July, 2026
Family Court Co-Ordinator
Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 41208f69cb9d70f8
Job Description
Family Court Co-Ordinator, Permanent Full Time 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: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to juggle competing demands in a fast‑paced environment. Self‑motivated and high levels of initiative. Committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. Experience in or knowledge of Family Court procedures and legislation. Analytical skills to enable relevant legislation to be interpreted and applied. Proficient levels of computer literacy. 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] Follow us on LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr