High Court Judges Associate - Flexible Hours & Travel

Ministry Of Justice; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Networks and inclusion programs

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking a Judges Associate to support a High Court Judge. You will work directly with the Judge, providing high-level executive and administrative support, coordinating with court staff, and accompanying the Judge on circuit as required.

Two vacancies: one permanent, one fixed-term to 31 December 2027. The role requires significant court/legal experience, advanced Microsoft 365 skills, excellent communication, meticulous attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing executive level support in a court or legal environment.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 and modern office systems skills, comfortable learning new technology and tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong organisation, calm under pressure, positive and proactive approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and fast, accurate typing.
• Flexibility to travel within Aotearoa, including periods away from home when circuits require.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and distribute judgments and minutes, and manage judgment publication workflows.
• Manage the Judge's diary, case materials and court day set up and assist with case management.
• Act as the central liaison with registry, legal clerks, and external stakeholders, resolve issues or escalation appropriately.
• Organise travel and logistics for the Judge, accompany the Judge on circuit when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and professional standards in every interaction, uphold the integrity of the Court.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft 365

Communication

Organization

Typing speed

Tools

Office software suite

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking a Judges Associate to support a High Court Judge. You will work directly with the Judge, providing high-level executive and administrative support, coordinating with court staff, and accompanying the Judge on circuit as required.

Two vacancies: one permanent, one fixed-term to 31 December 2027. The role requires significant court/legal experience, advanced Microsoft 365 skills, excellent communication, meticulous attention to detail, and