Court Registry Officer

Court Registry Officer - Hamilton District Court

Permanent Full Time

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our District Court as a Court Registry Officer in Hamilton.

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 interacting with the Justice system, including confidently communicating with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary.

Responsibilities

court taking – facilitating the running of the court, including introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Maori), working closely with them in the Courtroom and Chambers, managing jurors and general administration of the court

case management – ensuring the Judiciary and case parties have all necessary information and arranging logistics to hear cases in a timely and smooth manner

customer service – interacting with customers on any court-related matter via face-to-face, phone or email; confident across all communication methods

travel within the Waikato Courts may be required; a full clean New Zealand driving licence is required

O Pukenga / Skills And Experience

With pride in your work, you will strive to deliver a service to our customers with high accuracy and professionalism.

Our customers are diverse, and our workforce reflects this.

This role suits a variety of backgrounds.

Whether you have an interest in the Justice system, a passion for working with customers, or are seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people-centred justice services for all.

To Be Successful, You Will Need To Be

detail oriented and observant – the court has many processes and case information needs to be accurate

self-aware – comfortable working both individually and as a team across a range of situations

multi-task – able to manage conflicting priorities and move quickly between tasks

willing to learn – legislation and processes in the courts constantly change and you will adapt to maintain knowledge

resilience – you may work on sensitive cases and at times high volume

Mo matou / About us

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

Creating a continuous learning environment is important to us.

The successful applicant will have an individual training plan and be supported to carry out the role, including exercising Deputy Registrar Powers as a Court Registry Officer.

Joining Te Tahu o te Ture means becoming part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about working here

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be, including :

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 gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu a-tau / Salary

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

Tono mai / Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below 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 Sunday, 21 September; we will review CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact

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