Judges Associate

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

Senior Court Judge's Associate/Executive Assistant

Wellington City, Wellington High Court

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
Are you an experienced and professional Executive Assistant looking for a new and interesting role in the Justice sector?


We are looking for a person who will provide high level executive administration support as Judge's Associate to a Wellington High Court Judge.

A Judge's Associate works directly with the Judge on a daily basis.

This key role has a range of responsibilities and tasks including but not limited to:

completion, formatting and distribution of judgments, managing case work diary management and travelling with the Judge on circuit to other courts.

This is a full-time 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
  • Typing speed of at least 80 wpm with a very high level of accuracy and presentation
  • Available for domestic travel (and days or possibly weeks away from home) may be involved

Mō mātou/About us**Judges' Associates are part of Te Tari Toko I Te Tumu Whakawā the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) team. You will become part of a team that values you and the judiciary we support. 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.

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:

  • 31 days 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 role will be between $65,066 and $83,567 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
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