Judicial Personal Assistant

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) Wellington Tribunals Unit is seeking an experienced Judicial Personal Assistant to provide high-level executive administration support to the Principal Disputes Referee and Principal Tenancy Adjudicator. The role involves drafting judgments, maintaining records, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel, and facilitating meetings in a dynamic tribunal environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong prioritisation,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing executive support within court systems or a legal firm.
• Advanced IT capability across a wide range of applications and ability to learn new tech quickly.
• Impressive organisational skills with impeccable spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Drafting judgments and maintaining tribunal records.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Facilitate meetings and provide administrative support to Tribunal members.
• Deliver efficient secretarial support to Judicial Officers.

Skills

Executive support

Office administration

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Job description

Judicial Personal Assistant - Wellington Tribunals Unit - Fixed-Term Opportunity until end of April 2027

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Are you an experienced and professional Personal Assistant looking for a new and interesting role in the Justice sector? We are seeking an individual to offer high-level executive administration support in the capacity of a Judicial Personal Assistant to the Principal Disputes Referee and Principal Tenancy Adjudicator. As a Judicial Personal Assistant, you will be closely involved with the Judiciary on a daily basis. This pivotal role encompasses various responsibilities, including drafting judgments, maintaining records, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements, and facilitating meetings seamlessly. You will also need to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, adept prioritisation of tasks, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. The incumbent will play a crucial role in providing efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to Tribunal members and other Judicial Officers.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience providing executive support within the court systems or a legal firm
• Advanced level of proficiency in office procedures, business processes, and database management
• Advanced IT capability in a wide range of applications, plus the ability to quickly learn and keep up to date with constantly changing technology trends
• Impressive organisational skills and impeccable spelling and grammar
• Composure under pressure and adaptability

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.

A great team culture is important. Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work.

You will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel connected, safe, and supported.

We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is 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:

• 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 appointing salary for this position will be between $60,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on Sunday 11th October; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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