Judicial Administration Officer

Job Description
Judicial Administration Officer - Permanent Full Time
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We invite applications for the position of Administration Officer. This is an incredible opportunity to join our awesome collaborative team, providing direct support to members of the District Court judiciary.

This varied role will provide the successful candidate with the next step in their career in a collaborative, values-driven environment. We are looking for an administration officer who is confident, proactive, remains calm under pressure and has a warm personality. You will have excellent communication and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills; be IT savvy and able to work efficiently, managing competing priorities daily. The role may require occasional after-hours work. A can-do positive attitude with discretion and sound judgement are a must. Nimbleness is also essential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Judicial Administrator to the Chief District Court Judge, and the Executive Assistants to the Chief District Court Judge, Principal Family Court Judge, Principal Youth Court Judge and National Executive Judge.

This is a full-time permanent position based in central Wellington. We are a small office that delivers essential support for the important work of the District Court.

In This Role, You Will Be Required To

• provide administrative support relating to expenses, travel, and general account keeping on a share basis. This will involve regular phone/email contact with District Court Judges and Personal Assistants
• provide professional and courteous reception and telephonist services on a shared basis
• provide some secretariat support such as minute taking and meeting organisation
• provide day to day support to the Judicial Administrator to the Chief District Court Judge.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

• excellent interpersonal and communication/listening skills

• previous experience in office management practices including:

• reception management

• accurate data entry skills
• secretariat 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.

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.

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.

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.

See our full range of benefits here.

We Will Also Offer You

• a challenging and interesting environment
• a collaborative 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.

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 $55,343 and $74,416 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 9 November; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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