Judges Associate

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.4 weeks leave

Flexible work hours

Online PD portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice - New Zealand is seeking a Judges Associate in Auckland. You will work directly with a High Court Judge, providing high-level executive and administrative support to enable the Judge to focus on judicial work.

You will be the trusted point of contact for the Judge, coordinating with court staff and the wider judiciary, and you will travel with the Judge on circuit as required. Key duties include preparing judgments and minutes, managing the Judge's diary and materials,

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, 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 escape 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 skills

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Provide high level support to a High Court Judge in a dynamic and varied environment. As a Judges Associate, you will work directly with a High Court Judge each day, providing high level executive and administrative support that enables the Judge to focus on judicial work. You will be the trusted point of contact for the Judge, coordinating with court staff and the wider judiciary, and you will travel with the Judge on circuit as required.

Judges Associate, Auckland High Court

Te Kōti Matua o Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Provide high level support to a High Court Judge in a dynamic and varied environment. As a Judges Associate, you will work directly with a High Court Judge each day, providing high level executive and administrative support that enables the Judge to focus on judicial work. You will be the trusted point of contact for the Judge, coordinating with court staff and the wider judiciary, and you will travel with the Judge on circuit as required.

• 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 escape 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

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

• 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

Mō Mātou/About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Judges Associates are part of Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā, the Office of the Chief Justice. You will join a supportive, professional team that values the people we serve and the judiciary we support. We promote a healthy, safe workplace where respect and diversity are 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.

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

Benefits

• 6.4 weeks 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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $67,066 to $90,008 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.