Court Registry Officer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Court Registry Officer - Wellington High Court

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role
We are looking for a Court Registry Officer to join the Criminal team at the Wellington High Court.

The Court Registry Officer (CRO) position requires expertise, knowledge and experience to ensure an effective and timely service to members of the Judiciary and Court users.

This role holds the Statutory Authority of a Deputy Registrar granted under the District Court Act 2016 and/or the Senior Courts Act 2016 and exercises a wide range of powers and functions under that authority.

The CRO may operate within one or more jurisdictions (Civil, Family or Criminal), and work within one or a combination of the following process streams:

  • Receiving & Processing respond to customer inquiries and provide any necessary documentation.
  • Case Management manage cases from filing to disposition.
  • Court Taking liaise with case parties, case officer and judiciary in order to manage the smooth operations of the courtroom and any issues that arise on the day.
  • Scheduling ensure that next event dates are allocated.
  • Maintain Knowledge Capital maintain knowledge of Court Rules, legislation, case law, available services, business processes applicable to the role.
Travel and working at other court locations within the court cluster may be required for this role.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

  • NCEA Level 2 essential
  • A tertiary qualification and/or relevant work experience is an advantage
  • A good standard of English is essential
  • A current NZ Drivers licence is an advantage and may be essential in some courts
  • Confident in dealing with a wide range of people and situations
  • Retains a professional manner within a busy and often unpredictable work environment
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and problem solving techniques
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
  • Highly organised and able to work within specific time constraints
  • A high standard of written and oral communication skills
  • A relevant second language may be an advantage in some courts
Mō te tīma/About our Team

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

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.

Tono mai/How to Apply
Salary Range
The appointing salary for this role will be between $50,128 and $70,768 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on Sunday, 12 February 2023

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