Judicial Administration Officer

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Judicial Administration Officer, Wellington

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
We are looking for an admin officer who is confident with a warm personality, who is proactive and remains calm under pressure. You will have excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; be IT savvy and able to work efficiently, managing competing priorities daily. The role may require some occasional afterhours work. A can-do positive attitude with discretion and sound judgement are a must. Nimbleness is also a must.

**In this role you will be required to**:

- Provide professional and courteous reception and telephonist services on a shared basis
- Provide day to day support to the Judicial Administrator to the Chief District Court Judge

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
We are seeking a confident person with a warm personality who is always proactive and willing to lend a hand, whilst remaining calm under pressure. We are looking for a person who has excellent communication skills, is IT savvy and be able to work efficiently, and under time constraints, maning competing tasks daily. A can do positive attitude and nimbleness is a must. A high level of discretion is also required.

**To be successful in this role the following is required**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication/listening skills - Previous experience in office management practices including: - Reception management - Accurate data entry skills
- High standard of discretion - Problem solving skills
- An ability to work both collaboratively and individually
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, Excel or similar financial management software

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
The District Court is the largest court in Australasia. Most New Zealanders who go to court will go through the entire justice process in the District Court. Each year, more than 200 Judges, Acting Warranted Judges, Community Magistrates and Judicial Justices' of the Peace in 58 courthouses deal with approximately 200,000 criminal, family, youth and civil matters.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Wellington.
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.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

**We can offer you**:

- A challenging and interesting environment. A collaborate, and supportive team culture where you will interact with a range of people, both within the Justice Sector and with external stakeholders, including members of the Judiciary and senior managers. A focus on your professional development.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
Tono mai/How to Apply



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