Judicial Personal Assistantat NZ Ministry of Justice60,729 - 80,794
- typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.A high standard of written English (comprehension, punctuation, spelling and grammar).Composure under pressure and being adaptable.Your goal will be to maximise the Judges' ability to carry out their Judicial and extra Judicial responsibilities effectivelyWe're looking to fill 1 Fulltime permanent position.
This role is no different and would suit people from all backgrounds.
Whether you have an interest in the Justice system, returning to the workforce, have a passion for working with customers this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people centred justice services for all.To be successful, you will need to be:Resilient
- there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and sometimes at high volumeDetail orientated and observant
- the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurateSelf-aware
- you'll understand our customers and will be confident working across a range of situationsMulti-task
- you'll understand that some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quicklyWilling to learn
- legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and respond to feedbackAble to self-manage and work independently
- you must be able to stay on task in order to complete tasks in both a timely manner and to a high standard.
- as a Personal Assistant you will be working closely with the case managers in the court registry.
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.A great team culture is important at the Wellington Tribunals Unit.
Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work.You will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve.
It is our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel connected, safe, and supported.We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.Become part of a unique work environment and have the type of job satisfaction that you will not find anywhere else.
No two days will be the same.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 hereWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.
These include:4.4 weeks holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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/SalaryThe appointing salary for this position will be between $60,729 and $77,043 based on skills and experience.Tono mai/ApplyTo 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 Friday 10th April 2026, however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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