Technical Specialist

**Technical Specialist - Auckland High Court**

**Permanent, fulltime**

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

You will report to the Registrar and work as part of the Registry team playing a critical role in the successful operation of the High Court.

The Technical Specialist is responsible for exercising quasi-judicial and statutory functions to ensure efficient and effective service to the Judiciary and court users. They support the Registrar in developing the technical skills of staff in the High Court as well as the development, implementation and review of High Court legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure technical excellence in the High Court.

The role is based in the Auckland High Court, but there may be occasions where travel to the Auckland circuit may be required on an as-needed basis.

**Ō pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in the role, you will need to be:

- Detail orientated and observant - Court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurate;
- Self-aware - our customers are unique and diverse, and you will be confident working, both individually and as a team, across a range of situations;
- Able to multi-task -some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly as the situation dictates;
- Willing to learn & seek out information - legislation and processes in the Court are always changing and you will need to be able to adapt and take onboard feedback and disseminate and train staff on updates to legislation as & when required;
- Resilient - there are times when working in the Court you will be working on high volumes of cases, the content of which may be sensitive in nature. You will need to demonstrate an awareness of your own wellbeing and resilience.

Experience of Registry and technical functions is highly desirable.

As an organisation we empower our people with building their wellbeing knowledge, offering a range of wellbeing tools and support.

**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.

In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for the successful operation of the High Court. You will be able to communicate confidently with the Auckland-based Judges, as well as other members of the judiciary, and team members from other Courts.

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.

**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:

- 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 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 $73,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply**

**Applications close on Thursday 26 June.**

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