Court Registry Officer

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

As a Court Registry Officer, you are an important cog in the justice machine. You will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court and liaise with multiple stakeholders including members of the judiciary, lawyers, and the public. You'll enjoy the diversity of duties with tasks that include but are not limited to:

1. Case management – ensuring files are accurate and up to date, involving a large component of data entry and sound decision-making.
2. Court taking – running the court, including opening court sessions (in English and Te Reo Māori), working closely with Judiciary in the courtroom and in chambers, and general administration of the court.
3. Customer service – interacting with customers on any court related matter through face-to-face, phone, or email interactions.

The successful candidate is likely to be appointed to the family / civil jurisdiction team. There will be opportunities to work across teams and possibly travel to support other courts in the Wellington Region or wider.

Ō pūkenga / 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 is suited for a variety of backgrounds. Whether you have an interest in the justice system, are entering or returning to the workforce, or have a passion for working with customers, 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:

1. Resilient – able to handle sensitive cases and high volumes at a fast pace.
2. Detail-oriented and observant – ensuring case information is accurate.
3. Self-aware – understanding our customers and confidently working across various situations with maturity and positivity.
4. Multi-tasking – managing conflicting priorities and moving quickly from one task to another.
5. Willing to learn – adapting to changing legislation and processes in the court.

You will be an excellent communicator with good English and confident Te Reo Māori pronunciation. Confidence in using audio-visual equipment is also desirable. You enjoy helping others, are flexible, calm, and not daunted by the busy courtroom environment.

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. A great team culture is important at the Wellington District Court. Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work. 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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi / 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:

1. 4.4 weeks holiday leave
2. 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $59,729 and $80,794 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 here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 21 April 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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