High Court Judicial Associate: Dynamic Support & Travel

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Flexible hours

Online PD portal

Diversity networks

Job summary

Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice is seeking a Judges Associate in Auckland to provide high-level executive and administrative support to a High Court Judge. You will manage the Judge’s diary, court-day setup, and travel arrangements, while coordinating with registry and external stakeholders to ensure smooth proceedings.

The role requires discretion, accuracy, and excellent communication. Significant experience in a court or legal setting, strong MS 365 skills, and willingness to

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 and format judgments and minutes, and manage publication workflows.
• Manage the Judge's diary, case materials and court day setup.
• Act as liaison with registry, legal clerks, and external stakeholders; resolve issues.
• Arrange travel and logistics for the Judge, accompany on circuit when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and professional standards in every interaction.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft 365

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice is seeking a Judges Associate in Auckland to provide high-level executive and administrative support to a High Court Judge. You will manage the Judge’s diary, court-day setup, and travel arrangements, while coordinating with registry and external stakeholders to ensure smooth proceedings.

The role requires discretion, accuracy, and excellent communication. Significant experience in a court or legal setting, strong MS 365 skills, and willingness to