Judges’ PA – Executive Support, Flexible Hours

NZ Ministry of Justice; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Inclusive networks access

Job summary

NZ Ministry of Justice in Napier seeks an experienced Judges Personal Assistant to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the Judges of Napier District Court. You will manage diaries, arrange travel and accommodation for court proceedings, and prepare documentation including judgments, minutes, and reports.

The role requires a high degree of autonomy, strong organisation, and discreet communication with diverse people.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive/personal assistance to a diversified team in a busy environment.
• Legal or court environment experience is an advantage.
• Accurate audio-typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• High standard of written English with excellent punctuation and grammar.
• Effective written and spoken communication with individuals and groups.
• Experience with computer-based secretarial and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional secretarial and administrative support to Judges of Napier District Court.
• Manage Judges' diaries and arrange travel and accommodation for court hearings and conferences.
• Prepare judgments, court minutes, presentations, and reports; organise venue bookings and catering as required.
• Assist visitors to Chambers and liaise with stakeholders in a discreet, professional manner.
• Work autonomously and as part of a geographically spread team; maintain high accountability.

Skills

Executive assistant experience

Legal/court environment experience

Audio typing 60 wpm

Written English proficiency

Communication with diverse groups

Secretarial software tools

Independence and self-direction

Organization and problem solving

Events coordination

Job description

NZ Ministry of Justice in Napier seeks an experienced Judges Personal Assistant to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the Judges of Napier District Court. You will manage diaries, arrange travel and accommodation for court proceedings, and prepare documentation including judgments, minutes, and reports.

The role requires a high degree of autonomy, strong organisation, and discreet communication with diverse people.