New Zealand Law Society – Auckland, North Island
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Member Services (Representative) department to provide support to the Auckland Branch Manager to deliver the services and events which meet the needs and requirements of lawyers in the Auckland region.
Good inter-personal skills, plenty of initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, local branch members as well as members of the profession and public are key. A flexible approach and the ability to carry out and manage a range of tasks and events concurrently are central to this role. The work will be challenging, varied and fast-paced, and requires a high level of attention to detail.
Our Member Service Coordinators play an important role at the Law Society to support our legal profession through the delivery of quality education and other events.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week and will require support for events which fall outside of normal working hours.
The ideal applicants will have:
At least 3 years' administrative/organisational experience in membership support or similar
Experience in the organisation and management of events
Exposure to or a keen interest in New Zealand Law or legal practices/courts
Good oral and written skills
Confident with technology and a track record of using computers and technology efficiently
MS Excel, Zoom, Teams, marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Marketo, Bookwhen), database management skills and creating newsletters
Able to adapt communication style and approach as required
Work effectively under pressure to deliver quality work
Able to plan, prioritise and anticipate issues that may arise
High attention to detail and strong accuracy skills
Work collaboratively as part of a team and independently
Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealand, the diversity of our profession and the consumers who use lawyer services. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.
What we can offer:
Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.
It is important that the Law Society can attract, support, and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.
Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:
Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
Discounts and benefits as part of our membership partner's programme
Competitive remuneration
About the Law Society:
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kahui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country, the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.
(Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to submit an application form to provide some additional details.)
Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open, so we encourage you to make an early application.
For a confidential discussion and additional information (including the position description) please contact the People and Culture team.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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