District Court Scheduler | Auckland Region

Job Description

District Court Scheduler – Manukau District Court (South Auckland Criminal)

Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving complex puzzles, and want a role where your work genuinely matters, this is your chance to make a real impact in the justice system.

We're looking for a confident, proactive District Court Scheduler to join our South Auckland team, supporting the Manukau, Papakura, and Pukekohe District Courts. This is a role for someone who can bring order to complexity, keep operations moving, and help ensure people receive timely access to justice. You'll be at the heart of daily court activity — working with a wide range of people and making decisions that shape how our courts run.

Why this role matters

 Every day, thousands of people rely on the courts — victims, defendants, families, lawyers, Police, and the Judiciary. Behind the scenes, it's the schedulers who ensure hearings happen smoothly, efficiently, and on time. In this role, you are the person who keeps the system flowing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a consistent and effective approach to scheduling cases across the JSA.
• Prioritise and schedule hearings in alignment with Ministry of Justice focus areas.
• Support reporting on key scheduling and performance priorities.
• Ensure appropriate volumes and types of work are scheduled.
• Optimise courtroom usage and judicial resource allocation.
• Promote consistent scheduling practices and effective use of technology.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of facilities and scheduling considerations for each court.
• Build strong working relationships with judiciary, registry staff, and stakeholders across multiple courts.

Ō Pūkenga | Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong organisational skills and a love of problem‑solving in high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people.
• Confidence working with data, systems, and technology.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset — you don't just identify issues, you help resolve them.
• The ability to collaborate, influence, and stay calm in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with court processes (advantageous but not essential).

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• A meaningful role where your work directly supports access to justice.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop specialist skills.
• The chance to work closely with the Judiciary and justice sector leaders.
• A varied, fast‑moving role where no two days are the same.

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
• flexible work hours where possible
• 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 salary range for this role is $67,066 – $90,008 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono Mai | Apply Now

 If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the justice system, we encourage you to apply. Click the Apply button to visit our Careers Website, view the full position description, and submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 27 April 2026; however, we will be reviewing CV's as they come in. 

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

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