Judges Associate (Executive Assistant)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Court Judge's Associate/Executive Assistant

Wellington City, Wellington High Court 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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 a Wellington 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.

Ō pūkenga/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 mātou/About us

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. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 31 days holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,066 and $83,567 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 12 May 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs 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

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