District Court Scheduler | Dunedin

Job Description

Dunedin District Court

Permanent, Full Time

1 role based at Dunedin District Court.

• Part of the Operations and Service Delivery Group (OSD).
• Customer-focused approach to service delivery. 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

This role is based in the Dunedin District Court, reporting to a Service Manager.  The District Court Scheduler will ensure that the Ministry maintains a strong focus on prioritising and scheduling cases across the District Court jurisdictions.  You will be responsible for scheduling court hearings across multiple courts within a JSA.  This is an exciting opportunity offering engagement with great people across multiple courts!

The position will work closely with Regional Scheduling Advisors to maintain court schedules and ensure the smooth daily operation of scheduling within the Dunedin courts.  

Relationship management skills, being adaptable and having the ability to multi-task are key factors to succeed in this opportunity.

This position will also work closely with Court Registry Officers, Managers, judicial officers, external stakeholders.  This collaboration will ensure national scheduling priorities are followed, the efficient prioritisation of cases and available hearing time is effectively utilised. This role directly contributes to efficient case flow management and improved court performance.

The District Court Scheduler will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring a consistent approach to scheduling of cases. 
• Supporting Ministry of Justice focus areas, specifically by prioritising and scheduling cases/hearings across a JSA.
• Ensuring that the appropriate type and volume of work is scheduled.
• Utilising courtroom and allocation of judicial resources efficiently.
• Promoting consistent scheduling practices and use of technology.
• Maintaining knowledge of facilities and scheduling issues for each court.
• Working collaboratively with judicial officers, registry staff and stakeholders across multiple courts.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

• Experience working in a scheduling or logistical operations position with competing priorities.
• Experience and ease with the use of technology to support rostering and scheduling work across multiple functions and locations.
• Excellent relationship skills and a strong service-oriented ethic.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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. 

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
• 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $66,066 and $90,008 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 30 September 2025, however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

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

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