Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Registry Administrator to join our Professional Standards team in Wellington.

In this role, you will support the delivery of key regulatory functions by assisting with applications relating to practising certificates and certificates of character. You will be responsible for reviewing applications, maintaining accurate records, responding to queries from a range of stakeholders, and providing administrative support to the Registry team.

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Our ideal applicant will have:

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in a regulatory or professional services environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and working with databases
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team
• The ability to adapt to changing workloads and support others when required

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 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 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.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 29 May 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 , please contact the People and Culture team at human.resources@lawsociety.org.nz

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.