Dispute resolution professional, Ngaio whakatau tautohe
Also known as
- Mediator, arbitrator, adjudicator, litigator, negotiator, appeals adviser, disputes referee
- , Kaiwhakahaere whakawā
Dispute resolution professionals help people and workplaces resolve conflict, legal disputes and claims.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$70K to $102K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Dispute resolution professionals
- usually work regular business hours or part time
- usually work in offices and courts
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be logical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- mediate personal and workplace conflicts
- make decisions in legal cases
- direct courtroom activities
- prepare written legal decisions
- authorise payments to settle disputes
- hold hearings to investigate legal issues
- research legal materials to help decision making
- analyse legal information on public record
- give legal advice
- decide if legal proceedings are valid
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience and a qualification to become a dispute resolution professional.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in law studies, psychology studies, human welfare or similar area
- a Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution or similar
- experience in similar work
- to join the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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