Job Description

Senior Court Judges' Associate

Auckland High Court

Fixed term

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

Are you an experienced and professional executive assistant open to an interesting role?

We are looking for a person who will provide professional, confidential and reliable assistance to a High Court Judge.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

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

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure 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. 

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

• Experience providing executive support
• Advanced level of proficiency in office procedures, business processes and database management
• Advanced IT capability in a wide range of applications
• Efficient and accurate document and content creation
• Transcription as required with a very high degree of accuracy and typing from dictation
• Understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and an interest in Te Ao Māori

Attention to detail and personal organisation is essential. Previous Associate or Personal/Executive Assistant experience is desirable. You may also need to be available for travel, sometimes at short notice and for extended periods.

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.

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $54,689 and $71,417 based on skills and experience.

Applications close: Monday, 7 March 2022

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

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