Senior Member Services Coordinator

About the role

Are you a highly organised administrator with strong events and communications experience Are you looking for a role in a small supportive and values driven team

We are looking for an exceptional experienced administrator to work alongside our Wellington Branch Manager in delivering representative services to lawyers across the Wellington Manawatu Whanganui Marlborough and Nelson branches. This is a dynamic role combining event management marketing communications and administration.

This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) role based in Wellington.

Youll be responsible for:

Liaising with branch councils and stakeholders to plan and promote events

Managing communications including newsletters invitations and calendars

Providing secretariat support and assisting with budgeting and reporting

Supporting the smooth running of branch operations and council meetings

Some travel and after-hours event attendance will be required.

Our ideal applicant will have:

Proven experience in event coordination and communications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

A collaborative client-focused approach with great interpersonal skills

Understanding of the legal profession is a plus

Full unrestricted drivers licence

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 tria te w 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 Zealands multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.

About the Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society Te Khui 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 Friday 19 September 2025

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 pleasecontact the People and Culture team at

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