Court Registry Officer – Auckland High Court
Looking for a change and a new sense of purpose? If you're an individual that has a passion for helping others and is organised, a strong communicator, has an eye for detail, is resilient and that thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment, then we'd love to hear from you.

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, 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.

Mō te tīma/About our Team
At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
We are currently recruiting for the Civil registry of the Auckland High Court. This will be a pivotal role where your enthusiasm, initiative and attention to detail will be critical for our court users.
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 .

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Court Taking – this is the facilitating the running of the court. This includes 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.
• Customer Service - all courts have an onsite Customer Service area that people can access for any court related matter. You will work to answer queries via face to face, phone, or email interactions.
• Case Management – this involves ensuring files are accurate, up to date, and progressing through the Justice System. This part of the role involves a large component of data entry.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will need to have the following skills and attributes:

• Detail orientated and observant – the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurate.
• Self-aware – you'll understand our customers and will be confident working across a range of situations.
• Multi-task – you'll understand that some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly.
• Willing to learn – legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and respond to feedback.
• Resilience – there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and sometimes with a high volume of workload.

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:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 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, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Sunday 6th October 2024
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz