Judges Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Auckland seeks a Judges Associate to provide high level executive and administrative support to a High Court Judge. You will work closely with the Judge, coordinating with court staff and the wider judiciary, and may travel on circuit as required.

Key responsibilities include managing judgments, the Judge's diary and case materials, and acting as a central liaison with registry and external stakeholders. Confidentiality and professional standards are essential.

Qualifications

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

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 escalate appropriately.
• Organise travel and logistics for the Judge, accompany on circuit when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and professional standards in every interaction.

Skills

Executive support in court/Legal env

MS 365 proficient

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong organisational skills

Willingness to travel domestically

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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 escalated 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

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.