Senior Court Judge's Associate
Wellington

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 Court of Appeal Judge. Responsibilities and tasks include preparing and distributing minutes and judgments, managing the Judge's diary, supporting the Judge to conduct hearings including transcribing submissions if required, managing the Judge's correspondence, maintaining the Judge's personal database of judgments and resources, and travelling with the Judge on circuit to other courts.
This is a full-time position based in Wellington.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
Ideally the successful candidate will have the following:

• Experience providing executive support within the court system or a law 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.
• Typing speed of at least 70 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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,066 and $90,008 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 29 November 2024; 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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