Judges Personal Assistant

1 day ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Justice Full time

Job Description  Te Haeata/The Opportunity We are looking for someone to hit the ground running to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the Judges of Wellington District Court.
You will support the judiciary on a one-to-one basis with a variety of tasks relating to the Judges' work schedules.The Judges' PA is the main conduit for the judiciary for all communication coming into Chambers; managing Judges' diaries; arranging Judges' travel and accommodation for matters such as Court hearings, conferences and seminars; preparing documentation including judgments, Court minutes, presentations, minutes of meetings and reports; organising venue bookings and catering for conferences when required; and assisting visitors to the Chambers area.The Judges PA role involves a high degree of self-direction with the ability to work autonomously as well as a in a geographically spread team.
A high level of empowerment, responsibility and accountability is expected.
O pukenga/Skills and Experience To be successful in the role you will have the following experience and technical skills:Previous experience providing executive assistance, personal assistance or secretarial support to a diversified team of managers in a complex and busy environment.Previous experience in a legal or court environment is an advantage.Experience in communicating effectively with individuals and groups (written and oral), including in situations which can be volatile or sensitive.Experience in events management and/or organising and co-ordinating activities and individuals at a senior level.Experience in general office duties, operating equipment etc.Experience in working with a wide range of computer-based secretarial, administrative, and presentation applications.Experience using liaison skills; especially with Maori, and networking ability.Ability to work at a high level of independence, professionalism and self-initiation.Demonstrates a strong level of organisation and problem solving, and the ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.An accurate audio-typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.A high standard of written English (comprehension, punctuation, spelling and grammar) and a high level of attention to detail.Composure under pressure and being adaptable.
Your goal will be to maximise the Judges' ability to carry out their judicial and extra judicial responsibilities effectively.
Mo matou/About us  At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Joining Te Tahu 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.
Nga painga o tenei wahi 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 weeks holiday leavean online professional development portalaccess 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 a-tau/Salary The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794.
The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.
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