Court Registry Officer

Court Registry Officer | New Plymoth

Permanent, full-time

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Desired attributes

Even if your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you 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 working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

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.

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 :

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 – 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 4 June; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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