Personal Assistant

Position: Personal Assistant to the Lower North Regional Manager Courts and Tribunals

Category: Administration/Support

Location: Wellington City

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

• Do you have a strong work-ethic and ‘can-do' attitude?
• Are you highly organised and an expert at multitasking?
• Are you customer-focused and passionate about making a difference?

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to provide high-quality support services as a Personal Assistant to the Regional Manager Lower North Courts and Tribunals, Regional Service Delivery.

The Lower North Region's Courts and Tribunals is a diverse and busy unit responsible for operations of the District Courts held within the lower half of the North Island, including the Chathams in addition to the Tribunals based in Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington.

As the Personal Assistant to the Regional Manager L Courts Lower North Courts and Tribunals, you will be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to provide a range of excellent administrative and secretariate services to support and work closely with a high-achieving, results-driven Regional Manager and Senior Advisor. You will be confident engaging frequently with senior managers from the Lower North Region and across the country – both internal and external to the Ministry.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a secretariat or administrative role is essential.

Additionally, you will be someone with:

• Strong working knowledge of the MS Office suite – especially for diary, calendar and inbox management
• An eye for detail to read and provide accurate, clear and timely administrative support services
• Excellent time-management skills and is super organised to deliver within set deadlines
• Ability to understand and manage information – including that of a complex or confidential and sensitive nature
• Ability to multi-task, reprioritise and triage the day's tasks
• Strong communication and relationship skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership and judicial officers
• A great attitude to listening, learning and playing a crucial role in supporting the success of the Northern Region Courts and Tribunals.

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.

As the successful applicant, you will bring your thirst for knowledge and improvement. As an organisation we empower our people with building their wellbeing knowledge, offering a range of wellbeing tools and support.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure 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.

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. These include:

• 22 days holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See 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/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $58,729 and $80,794 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 31 January 2025; 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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