Court Registry Support Officer

Court Registry Support Officer, High Court at Auckland

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Court Registry Support Officer, you will support the Court's day-to-day operations by supporting the administration function and providing customer service. Your day will involve engaging with our participants, including Lawyers, Judges, and the public – whether over the phone or face to face. You will work closely with Court Registry Officers and support them while they take Court and manage case files.

The Ministry of Justice are seeking a new Court Registry Support Officer to join our team in the High Court at Auckland. This is pivotal role for the Ministry. The responsibilities of Support Officers are to help the courts operate timely and effectively.

This is a permanent full-time position.

Day to day, your tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Providing timely and efficient customer service
• Supporting Judges and Court Registry Officers both in and out of the courtroom
• Introducing Judges/Judicial Officers into court (in both English and Te Reo Māori)
• Support the jury service function and the jurors themselves for trial hearings
• Providing general administrative support for Court Registry Officers, including photocopying, scanning, and filing
• Managing the incoming and outgoing mail
• Managing evidence exhibits
• Data entry
• Providing support and advice to our diverse customer base

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have proven customer service experience. You will need to be confident, able to multitask, flexible and easily adapt to change. You will also enjoy a challenge and be motivated to learn.

Mō mātou/About us

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

The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group of 12 people. We value honesty and hard work, especially when it is combined with a good sense of humour.

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.

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.

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 remuneration band for this role is $54,343 to $74,416 – 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 and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 19th January 2025; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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