Judges Associate, High Court - Trusted Executive Support

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

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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 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.