Receptionist or Administration Assistant Ministry of Justice location Wellington.

Supportive and positive team. Interesting criminal defence environment. Excellent professional development and training opportunities. We are looking for a Receptionist/ Administration Assistant to join our team in our central Wellington office. We are a collegial and professional office with around 28 legal and support staff. You will be joining an experienced and supportive team who have a genuine interest in sharing knowledge and supporting one-another in an enjoyable, busy and sometimes challenging environment.

The Public Defence Service (PDS) is New Zealand's largest criminal law practice, providing high quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases. Aimed at helping people access justice, the PDS promotes the values of respect, integrity, service and the delivery of excellent service to its clients.

To be successful in this role you will need strong communication skills both verbally and written. To be a self-starter with proven initiative. To be experienced and efficient in a range of administration functions including typing and data entry. To be a team player. To be keen to learn about the world of criminal defence law. As the first point of contact for our office you will need to be personable and well presented.

The role is busy and your key tasks will include all reception duties, answering phone calls from clients, lawyers, courts staff and Legal Aid, dealing with a busy inbox, opening client files, photo copying and data entry.

Whilst you may have already gained some experience in a professional environment that is customer driven, and been involved in general office administration tasks this is a chance for you to get in at the 'ground floor' and establish a great career path for yourself.

As a key team member at the PDS you will have access to a very successful three-month induction programme for PDS administration staff. Salary will depend on skills and experience and ranges from $43,016 - $54,336.