Judges' Personal Assistant - Flexible Hours & Legal Support

New Zealand Government; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Napier District Court is seeking a Judges Personal Assistant to provide confidential executive support to the Judges, coordinating diaries, travel and documentation. The role requires professional secretarial experience and the ability to work autonomously within a distributed team.

The successful candidate will manage communications for Chambers, organize events, and ensure accurate records. A strong attention to detail and discreet handling of sensitive information is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive/personal assistance in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent written English, punctuation, and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional secretarial support to Judges of Napier District Court.
• Manage Judges' diaries and travel arrangements for hearings and conferences.
• Prepare documentation including judgments, minutes, reports and presentations.
• Organise venue bookings, catering for conferences, and assist visitors to Chambers.

Skills

Executive assistance

Personal assistance

Secretarial support

Diary management

Tools

Audio typing

Job description

Napier District Court is seeking a Judges Personal Assistant to provide confidential executive support to the Judges, coordinating diaries, travel and documentation. The role requires professional secretarial experience and the ability to work autonomously within a distributed team.

The successful candidate will manage communications for Chambers, organize events, and ensure accurate records. A strong attention to detail and discreet handling of sensitive information is essential.