Governance Coordinator - Hssa

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

About us

At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tahu 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.

Benefits

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.

Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $66,066 and $90,008 based on skills and experience.

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, 17 September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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