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.
2:27 mins
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$79K to $137K
Most common
$187K
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.
You usually need experience to become a mediator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- a Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution or Conflict Resolution
- 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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