Work in a team where you'll support the day to day operations of the court by managing cases and working with different customers.

• Work with a range of stakeholders who interact with the court
• Deliver a service with high accuracy and professionalism.
• Exercise Deputy Registrar powers.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity at the Wellington High Court with two 6 month Court Registry Officer vacancies in the Civil Jurisdiction.

In this role you will work as part of a team responsible for the successful operation of the High Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders who are interacting with the Justice system. This includes being able to communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary, and team members from other Courts.

A Court Registry Officer's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Court Taking – this is the facilitation of running the court. This includes public speaking by 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 – interacting with customers on any Court-related matter. Customer queries can come in via face to face, phone or email interactions – so you will need to be confident with all methods. 
• Case management – this involves ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of high quality data entry.

He pūkenga tou/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 no different and would suit a variety of backgrounds. Whether you have an interest in the Justice system, returning to the workforce, 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 in this role, you will need to be:

• Detail oriented and observant – the 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 and adapt to changing situations –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.
• 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.

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.

Creating a continuous learning environment is important to us. As the successful applicant, you will bring your thirst for knowledge and improvement. You will be provided with the tools and knowledge to carry out the role, and be supported along the way. As a Court Registry Officer this includes exercising Deputy Registrar Powers. 

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

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.

Salary Range per annum: $50,128 to $70,768. Starting salary of the successful candidate(s) will be based on their skills and experience

Applications close on: 6th February 2022

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.