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New Zealand Ministry of Justice assessments

Interviews and assessment centres

“Some roles have ‘assessment centres’ instead of interviews.”

Ministry of JusticeApplying to the Ministry

Ministry of Justice · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Some roles use assessment centres

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“Be ready to tell us why you want the job and why you’re the best person for the role.”

Ministry of JusticeApplying to the Ministry

Ministry of Justice · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Say why you want the job

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“make sure you have one or two questions to ask us at the interview – we want this to be a two-way process.”

Ministry of JusticeApplying to the Ministry

Ministry of Justice · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Bring questions

Practise asking for an adjustment before a timed assessment starts.

Example

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