Information Coordinator
Date: 17 Jun 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About Historic Claims
Historic Claims, on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) provides an Alternative Disputes Resolution Service (ADRS) to assist claimants who have raised allegations or concerns of abuse or neglect while in State care.
Historic Claims works with claimants to help them understand their past experience in care. We acknowledge and recognise the harm claimants have experienced and take steps to put this right.
A key focus for Historic Claims is to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for claimants, and that they encounter mana manaaki (a positive experience every time) whenever they come into contact with us.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
The Information Coordinator reads, reviews and then releases claimants’ personal information to them. As part of this process, we ensure the information released complies with relevant legislation – especially the Privacy Act. Historic Claims has a strong focus on transparency. Releasing information to claimants is an important part of the resolution process. It provides them with crucial insight into their past experiences in care.
The Information Coordination team has a collaborative workplace culture with a strong client focus.
Skills and Experience | Mōu – Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Previous experience assessing and redacting claimants’ personal information is an advantage but not essential.
- The ability to read, absorb and analyse large amounts of information e.g. 250 pages upwards on a daily basis.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, such as Law or Criminology, would be an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of the Privacy Act 2020 or the ability to learn this legislation quickly. Working knowledge of other applicable legislation i.e. Official Information Act, Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, and the Children’s and Young People’s Wellbeing Act 1989 would be useful.
- Proven competency working with MS Office Suite and records management systems.
- Relationship management ability.
- Able to prioritise work to achieve results with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of client-focused, administrative and corporate advice and services to managers and staff.
- Exemplary standard of written and oral communication.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, and understand client needs, concerns and priorities.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here: Information Coordinator position description
Applications close: Sunday 28 June 2026.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $69,519.00 - $84,041.00
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $69,519.00 - $84,041.00
