Court Registry Officer

Job Description

Te Haeata / The Opportunity - 12-month Fixed-Term covering parental leave

As a Court Registry Officer working in the Family Court team in Hastings District Court, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders, including defendants, witnesses, family members, Oranga Tamariki, Lawyers, and Police Officers. You will be able to communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• court taking – You will help facilitate the smooth operation of the Court, including introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Māori), working closely with them in the Courtroom and Chambers, managing jurors, 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 – 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

You will be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills, quality decision-making, be solutions-focused and have the personal confidence and resilience to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

To Be Successful, You Will Need To Be

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.

The Family Court is a part of Aotearoa New Zealand's District Court. The Family Court helps whānau work out disagreements and family law issues.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu / What's great about working here

Benefits

Utu ā-tau / Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $59,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono Mai / How To Apply

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

Applications close on 19th October 2025 however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all eligible candidates.

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