Court Registry Officer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Court Registry Officer, Nelson District Court

Work in a team where you'll support the day-to-day operations of the court by managing cases and working with different customers. No day is ever the same.

• Work with a range of stakeholders who interact with the court.
• Deliver a service with high accuracy and professionalism.
• Exercise Deputy Registrar powers.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Court Registry Officer, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders including defendants, witnesses, lawyers, and other stakeholders. You will be able to communicate confidently with Judges as well as other members of the judiciary.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Court Taking – this is facilitating the running of the court. This includes introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo ), working closely with them in the Courtroom and Chambers, managing counsel and general administration of the court.
• Customer Service - all courts have an onsite customer service area or hub that customers can access for any court related matter. You will work to answer customer queries via face to face, phone, or email interactions.
• Case Management – as a deputy registrar you core role is maintaining the record of the Court. This involves ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of data entry.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful, you will need to be:

• Detail orientated and observant – the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurate.
• Self-aware – you'll understand our customers and stakeholders and will be confident working across a range of situations.
• Multi-task – you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly, supporting your team to ensure the smooth running of the Court.
• Willing to learn – legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and respond to feedback.
• Resilience – there are times when working in the courts, you will manage high caseloads and be working on sensitive cases.

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.

Creating a continuous learning environment is important to us. As the successful applicant, you will bring your thirst for knowledge and improvement. You will have an individual training plan and be supported to carry out the role including be able to exercise Deputy Registrar Powers. 

As an organisation we support our people with building their wellbeing knowledge and understanding 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. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/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 remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. 

Applications close on 21 April 2024; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. 

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

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