Court Registry Officer | Christchurch

Job Description

Court Registry Officer- Christchurch High Court

1 x Permanent, Full Time

1 x Fixed Term, Full Time (12 months)

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

A Court Registry Officer is critical to the successful daily operation of the Courts.

This position sits within the criminal team at the Christchurch High Court registry.  You will be responsible for ensuring that matters progress seamlessly through the court process and the overall case-management of criminal case files that come through the High Court. You will also be required to carry out court-taking duties including announcing the entry of the judges (in English and Te Reo Māori), calling cases, and assisting with administration of the court.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have profound customer service coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills. With these strong interpersonal skills, you will be able to act with tact and discretion in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. We are searching for someone who is committed to ongoing professional development so that they may continue to deliver on expectations and build on the values embedded within the Ministry of Justice.

A successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Profound resilience and the ability to work well under pressure
• Exceptional time management
• High standard of written and oral communication
• Strong computer literacy
• Knowledge and appreciation of cultural issues
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively

We understand that no candidate will meet all the desired skills or qualification. If your experience looks different from what we have outlined but you believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

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

We are a friendly, exciting, and diverse group, and we are all great communicators and relationship builders. We encourage and inspire our teams through energy, enthusiasm, integrity, and a consistent focus on what is important – making the ministry a great place to be.

As an organisation, we support our people and their wellbeing by offering a range of tools and support, as well as job security for our staff.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people from all diverse backgrounds. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

Benefits:

• Workplace flexibility
• Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
• Access to a range of internal training courses to grow both technical and soft skills, including Te Ao Māori
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
• Free confidential counselling sessions
• Transfer of Public Sector long service leave
• Discounted rates for gym membership, dental services and health insurance
• Subscription to NZ news outlets and access to international research databases, e-journals and e-resources.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Salary Range: The current appointing salary for this role will between $56,729 - $78,441 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 04 June 2023 however we will be reviewing CV's 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