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Executive Support - Wellington CBD

Full Time, Fixed-Term 24 Months

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Job Description

Executive Support - Wellington CBD

Full Time, Fixed-Term 24 Months

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game-changer and we care deeply about making it a success.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Are you a proactive, highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for an experienced Executive Support professional to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our leadership team.

In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level executive support primarily to one Director, while also offering lighter support to 3 other Directors as needed. You will also be responsible for diary coordination and general assistance for the Deputy Secretary. Your ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and maintain exceptional attention to detail will be critical to keeping our leaders focused and on track.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Proactive diary and email management
• Coordination of meetings and travel arrangements
• Preparation of meeting materials and collating relevant documentation to ensure the Director is well equipped for meetings.
• Supporting the recruitment processes, including coordinating interviews, preparing materials, and liaising with candidates and hiring managers.
• Providing administrative support across the leadership team as required
• Acting as a key liaison across internal and external stakeholders|
  
  

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in providing executive level support in a fast-paced setting, including to executives working remotely
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Confident using Microsoft Office and modern workplace tools
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and high performing team, where your initiative, judgment, and reliability will be highly valued.

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

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.

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

Benefits

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
• 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 salary range for this role is between $66,066 and $90,008, with the likely appointing salary between $66,066 and $84,567, based on skills and experience.

Tono Mai/How To Apply

For more information click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers website. You will be able to view the detailed position description, and apply for this role by completing the online application form to submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 19 August 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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