About the role
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Member Services department, to support the Property Law Section Manager, and work across the wider sections and Member Services team. This role will include liaising with lawyers who are members or potential members of the Law Society, providing administrative support, some basic data management and assisting with the co-ordination of webinars, events and activities.
This is a full-time position suited to a candidate who is comfortable working independently, with support from a strong, primarily remote team but also as part of the wider Representative and Law Society team in our Wellington office. A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed is essential.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Administrative experience in a membership support role, or similar
- Relevant tertiary study
- Excellent ability and experience in administrative tasks such as preparing agendas for meetings, formatting documents, arranging travel and accommodation, processing membership applications, maintaining databases and websites, and coding and checking of monthly accounts
- Experience in the organisation of events
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Able to plan, prioritise and anticipate issues that may arise
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
- A strong detail focus
- Experience using a variety of software including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, Mailchimp, website administration, Zoom meetings/webinars and MS Teams.
We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga – tāria te wā, Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.
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 of Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
- Discounts and benefits as part of our Partner Programme
- Competitive remuneration
Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.
About the Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui 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.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026.
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 at [email protected]
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.