Court Registry Support Officer | Canterbury

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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

As a Court Registry Support Officer your day will involve engaging with our customers, including Lawyers, Judges, and the public – whether it be over the phone or face to face. You'll work closely with Court Registry Officers and support them while they take Court and manage case files.

You will be supporting the day to day operations of the court by performing the administration function and providing customer service which may include:

• managing incoming and outgoing mail
• supporting the jury service function
• providing support and advice to our diverse customer base
• providing timely and efficient customer service;
• supporting Judges and Court Registry Officers both in and out of the courtroom;
• supporting jurors for trial hearings;
• providing general administrative ie:photocopying, scanning and filing;
• managing evidence exhibits;
• accounts payable, and;
• data entry.

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 multi task, flexible and adapt to change with ease. You'll 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 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.

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 $55,343 - $74,416 the appointing salary will be 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 April; however, we will be reviewing CVs 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

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