Job Description
Te Kura Pacific Justice Sector Programme – Personal Assistant
Fulltime position opportunity (Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington);
Kia ora, Kia orana, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Noa'ia, Halo wantoks, Kaselehila, Ekamawir omo, Yokwe, Apinum, and warm Pacific greetings.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Director of the Pacific Justice Sector Programme (PJSP) is seeking a Personal Assistant to play a key role supporting the Director to lead an exciting and innovative Pacific-led programme.
The Pacific Justice Sector Programme (PJSP) is a multi-jurisdictional regional initiative, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), to enhance justices systems across 15 Pacific partner countries from the sub-regions of Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia. It is guided by the Pacific Chief Justices' 15-member Leadership Forum, which includes Aotearoa New Zealand's Rt Hon Chief Justice Dame Winkelmann in her capacity as Chief Justice of Tokelau. Since its inception in 2021, PJSP has worked to promote accessible, fair, just, responsive and efficient justice systems that contribute towards supporting a stable, prosperous and resilient Pacific region.
The programme encompasses a wide range of services and activities spanning judicial education, litigation skills, professional development, court efficiency and technical training, through to enhancing human rights and gender and family violence responsiveness.
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 would love to hear from you
You Will Have
Intermediate/advanced computer skills in MS Office, Teams, minute taking.
Extensive diary management and experience organising travel and accommodation.
Ability to work proactively and autonomously with proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Meticulous attention to details and timelines.
Be highly organised and able to work under pressure.
Be approachable, positive and eager to learn.
An understanding of Te Ao Maori or other Pacifica language, or an interest in acquiring this.
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:
4.4 weeks 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 remuneration band for this role is $59,729 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 Monday, 19 January 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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