Executive Support / Kaiawhina

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Executive Support | Kaiawhina

Secondment / Fixed Term Opportunity

Wellington Based

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We invite applications for the position of Executive Support to the Director of Te Whare / office of the Chief District Court Judge.  This is an incredible opportunity to join our awesome, small impactful and collaborative team.

 We are looking for an Executive Support; someone who is warm, easy-going, confident, who is pro-active and remains calm under pressure. You will be an excellent communicator and have strong interpersonal skills, be IT savvy and able to work efficiently and manage competing priorities.  The role is not always a typical 9:00am-5:00pm job and some afterhours and weekend work may be required.  Nimbleness is a must; super-organised is a must; some travel may be required and a can-do attitude!

You will be responsible for:

• Full diary management and ensuring that priorities and changes are managed effectively
• All travel and accommodation arrangements for the Director
• Managing and drafting correspondence on behalf of the Director
• Working as part of a team to support the overall needs of Te Whare
• Secretariat support for meetings and Committees the Director is the Chairperson
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with care

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. 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!

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in a similar role providing high-quality executive support to a senior manager or executive
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally at all times
• An attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills
• Adept at handling confidential information appropriately and with absolute care

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

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. These include:

• 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
• 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 remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.

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 26 May 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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