Judges Associate – High Court, Flexible Hours & Travel

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

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.