Judges Associate, Senior Court at NZ Ministry of Justice, Auckland City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Judge's Associate, Senior Court - Auckland City

TE ĀHUATUNGA A TE TŪRANGA/ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced and professional Executive Assistant looking for a new and interesting role in the Justice sector?

We are looking for a person who will provide high level executive administration support as Judge's Associate to an Auckland High Court Judge. A Judge's Associate works directly with the Judge on a daily basis. This key role has a range of responsibilities and tasks including but not limited to: completion, formatting and distribution of judgments, managing case work diary management and travelling with the Judge on circuit to other courts.

This is a full-time position.

HE PŪKENGA TOU/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful applicant will be required to have:

• Extensive experience providing executive support within the court systems or a legal firm
• Advanced level of proficiency in office procedures, business processes and database management
• Advanced IT capability in a wide range of applications plus the ability to quickly learn and keep up to date with constantly changing technology trends
• Typing speed of at least 80 wpm with a very high level of accuracy and presentation
• Available for domestic travel (and days or possibly weeks away from home) may be involved
  
  

MŌ TE TĪMA/ABOUT OUR TEAM

Judges' Associates are part of Te Tari Toko I Te Tumu Whakawā the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) team. You will become part of a team that values you and the judiciary we support. Our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported, and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

UTU A-TAU/SALARY 

The remuneration band for this role is $59,066 - $77,133 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.

TONO MAI/HOW TO APPLY

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 10 April 2023. We will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz