Judges Personal Assistant | Canterbury

Job Description

Judges Personal Assistant (Permanent, Full Time)

Two Positions Available

Christchurch District Court

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

Thanks to your impressive organisational skills and impeccable spelling and grammar, you, together with colleagues, will provide efficient and effective administrative secretarial support to the Judges at the Christchurch District Court.

With your demonstrated interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail, you are confident working alone, as well as being part of a team, effectively prioritising your workflow, so you'll tackle duties such as organising appointments, arranging travel and coordinating meetings with ease.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role:

You will demonstrate the highest level of integrity, and have the ability to deal professionally with matters of a highly sensitive nature.

Additional requirements include:

• An accurate audio-typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
• A high standard of written English (comprehension, punctuation, spelling and grammar).
• Composure under pressure and being adaptable.
• Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Bring an understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga

Your goal will be to maximise the Judges' ability to carry out their Judicial and extra Judicial responsibilities effectively.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means 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 healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Salary Range: The remuneration band for this role is $50,128 to $70,768 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.

Applications close on: 20^th May 2022

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz