Specialist Trustee

About us | Ngā kōrero mō matou

At Public Trust, we’re passionate about empowering New Zealanders to build and protect their legacies and we do that through our incredible team of people.

As an autonomous Crown entity, we are trusted by Kiwis to guide them through life’s most important moments. Today, we’re proud to be New Zealand’s largest and most experienced trustee services organisation, leading and shaping the future of our industry.

Our work spans estate management, corporate trustee services, charitable trusts, and investments, delivering specialist care and expertise that makes a real difference for people. When you join us, you become part of a team that creates an impact that lasts.

Ready to learn more? Explore our website and check out our YouTube videos to see how we’re shaping the future.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

This is a role where your work genuinely matters.

You’ll support people who need extra care and protection - often because of injury, illness, or court-appointed arrangements. Many of the people you’ll work with don’t choose this service, so building trust and taking a respectful, steady approach is essential.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of trusts, estates and personal affairs. This means keeping things on track, handling day-to-day administration, and helping people understand what’s happening in a clear, simple way.

Some days will be planned and process driven. Others will bring urgent or complex situations that need your attention. You’ll work closely with your team, sharing responsibility for a central inbox and phone line, supporting each other, and protecting the privacy of the people you work with.

You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’ll give you time to settle in, learn how we work, and build confidence before taking on more.

About you | Ngā kōrero mōu

You care about doing the right thing and doing it well.

You’re calm under pressure and approach sensitive situations with empathy and respect. You understand that people’s lives can be complex, and you take the time to listen and respond thoughtfully.

You’re organised and comfortable managing a busy workload. You keep track of details, follow things through, and stay on top of your work.

You might come from a legal, trustee or government background - or another role where you’ve worked with complex cases or vulnerable people. Experience with trusts, estates, or legal processes is helpful, but not essential.

What matters most is how you work, you:

• communicate clearly and build trust with others
• show resilience in challenging situations
• stay organised and pay attention to detail
• work well as part of a team
• are comfortable with systems and admin work
• balance empathy with sound judgement

Above all, you bring care, consistency and a willingness to learn.

What we offer | Ā mātou mahi

At Public Trust, we have a strong sense of purpose and shared values that put people at the heart of everything. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment, underpinned by our culture of care.

Our people love that they’re making an impact for our customers, communities and New Zealand. You’ll have access to competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities, and we offer a range of great benefits, including;

• Learning and development You will have opportunities to build your career, access to continuous learning and development, and the option to undertake paid study
• Wellbeing You’ll have access to workshops, activities and support services designed to help you feel your best — physically, mentally and emotionally
• Birthday Leave Take a paid day off for your birthday!
• Protecting what matters most You can get your will and enduring power of attorney sorted for free.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

If you're interested in joining our team, apply online now! To be considered for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Job Details

Reference #

37367

Posted on

17 Jun 2026

Closes on

01 Jul 2026

Location(s)

Auckland, Auckland CBD, Blenheim, Central Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Hastings, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, North Island - Other, Dunedin, Kapiti, Porirua, South Island, Greymouth, Masterton, Upper Hutt, Wellington, Highbrook, Invercargill, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Timaru, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Tauranga, Wanganui, Whakatane, Whangarei, Hawkes Bay

Expertise

Estate Management, PPPR, Trustee Services, Wills

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent, Full Time