Mediator, Kaitakawaenga
Also known as
- Arbitrator, conciliator, workplace relations adviser, dispute resolution professional, industrial adviser, change manager
Mediators help resolve conflict and disputes between people through negotiation and discussion outside of the court system.
Duration
2:27 mins
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$64K to $110K
Most common
$142K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Mediators
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices, and may travel locally and nationally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be organised, responsible and communicate well
Tasks
- prepare written decisions for legal proceedings
- identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information
- make decisions in legal cases
- conduct hearings to investigate legal issues
- arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts
- meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues
- authorise payments to settle legal disputes
- rule on admissibility of legal proceedings
- research relevant legal materials to aid decision making
- interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings
Social
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a mediator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in law studies, psychology studies, human welfare or similar area
- a Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution or similar
- to complete a mediation training course
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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