Judges Personal Assistantat NZ Ministry of Justice59,729 - 80,794

Judges Personal Assistant

• Auckland District CourtPermanent, Full timeMō 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.It is our promise to ensure we create a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of our employees, providing support and fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves.

Respect is at the core of our values, forming the foundation of a positive work culture that embraces and celebrates diversity.

Each PA supports approximately 4-5 District Court Judges As the primary point of contact for the Judges and Chambers, you will serve as the frontline representative, ensuring that all interactions reflect our commitment to professionalism and assisting all parties involved.Join us in our mission to create safer communities, increase trust in the justice system, and maintain the integrity of our constitutional arrangements.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.

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Judges Personal Assistant.In this role, you will provide administrative and secretarial support to District Court Judges You will be responsible for facilitating effective liaison and communication within the PA judicial support team, handling confidential and sensitive matters, and optimizing the Judges' capacity to effectively fulfil their judicial duties.Key Responsibilities:provide comprehensive administrative support to District Court Judges, including managing their calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings/eventsorganize and maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring that information is accurately documented and easily accessiblehandle matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all timescoordinate support services for visiting Judiciary along with reception tasks/dutiesassist judges during court proceedings, including managing case files/documentation, and ensuring all necessary materials are readily availablemanage and prioritize incoming communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, responding or redirecting them as appropriateassist with ad-hoc support tasks such as stationery orders, word processing/photocopying/scanning and arranging travel logisticsattention to detail when typing/proofreading Reserve Judgements or other documentsact as a liaison between Judges, legal professionals, court staff and other relevant stakeholders.

If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!proven experience as an administrative assistant, personal assistant, or in a similar role.familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures is highly desirable.proficiency in using office software and tools, including MS Office Suite and document management systems.minimum word processing speed of seventy words per minute.strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detail and attentive listening.ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or as part of a teamexperience in a legal or court environment is an advantage.

These include:4.4 weeks holiday leavean 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.

• the appointing salary is expected to range from $59,970 to $67,173, depending on the skills and experience you bring to the role.

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