Judges Associate

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

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

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

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 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.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

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]