Judges Associate (Executive Assistant) at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

Are you a self-starter and an experienced professional with a strong desire to develop and enhance your executive management skills? Are you looking for a new and intriguing opportunity within the Justice sector?

Our organization is seeking a motivated individual who can provide exceptional executive administration support as a Judge's Assistant to a Judge. This pivotal role entails working closely with the Judge on a daily basis. As a self-starter, you will have the opportunity to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks, including but not limited to: completing, formatting, and distributing judgments; managing case work diary management; and accompanying the Judge on circuit to other courts.

This is a full-time position that offers the chance to enhance your executive management skills.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should possess:

• Extensive experience providing executive support preferably in the legal sector demonstrating your organizational proficiency.
• An advanced level of proficiency in office procedures, business processes, and database management, and ability to handle complex tasks.
• Advanced IT capabilities in a wide range of applications, coupled with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to ever-changing technology trends.
• An excellent typing speed with a high level of accuracy and proofing proficiency reflecting your attention to detail.
• Availability for domestic travel, which may require days or possibly weeks away from home. 

As a self-starter seeking to develop executive management skills, this role provides an excellent opportunity to work within the Justice sector and make a significant impact.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

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.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $63,066 and $87,837 depending on skills and experience.

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 11 June 2023, however 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.