Judicial Personal Assistant | Wellington City

Job Description

Judicial Personal Assistant - Wellington Tribunals Unit  - 12 Month Fixed-Term

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.

This is a 12-month fixed-term/secondment position.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will be required to have:

• 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:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• 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.

Tono mai/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.

Applications close on Sunday 19th April; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

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