Judges Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.4 weeks holiday

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

See our full range of benefits

Job summary

Judges Associate role at the Auckland High Court offers high level executive support to a sitting High Court Judge. You will coordinate with court staff and the wider judiciary, manage the Judge's diary and materials, and travel on circuit as required.

You will uphold confidentiality and high professional standards, supporting the Judge in a dynamic environment and engaging with external stakeholders when needed. The role includes travel across Aotearoa and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.
• 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 setup and assist with case management.
• Act as central liaison with registry, legal clerks, and external stakeholders; resolve issues or elevate appropriately.
• Organise travel and logistics for the Judge, and accompany on circuit when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and professional standards in every interaction; uphold court integrity.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft 365

Written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Job description

Judges Associate, Auckland High CourtTe Kōti Matua o Tāmaki MakaurauTe 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 elevate 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

• 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.

Applications close on 14 November 2026.

For questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]