Governance Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Category: Administration/Support
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 05-SEP-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1883591
- Job Title: Governance Coordinator - HSSA
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**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and skilled at bringing people together to achieve results? Do you want to play a central role in strengthening health, safety, and security outcomes across the Ministry?

We are looking for a self-motivated Governance Coordinator - Health, Safety & Security Assurance (HSSA) to support the Director and leadership team in delivering on our health, safety, and security objectives.

In this role, you will:

- coordinate key governance forums, including the Judicial MoU Forum, HSSC - SLT, and National Health & Safety Committee
- ensure agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up actions are accurate, timely, and well-tracked
- maintain governance systems to monitor decisions, risks, and deliverables, giving confidence that assurance responsibilities are being met
- support the Director with executive coordination, including workflow, correspondence, and diary management
- build strong relationships across the Ministry and justice sector.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- strong organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- proven experience in governance support, planning, reporting, or project coordination
- confidence working with senior leaders and engaging across diverse stakeholders
- an eye for detail, with the ability to analyse and present information clearly
- proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.

Government and/or health & safety experience is desirable but not essential.

**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.

**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**

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
- flexible 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 $66,066 and $90,008 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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