Court Registry Officer
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About this role
Court Registry Officer - Blenheim, Marlborough, Fixed Term Full time
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
Join a high-performing and supportive team in beautifulBlenheim, where meaningful work meets an enviable lifestyle.
Located in the heart of Marlborough, Blenheim offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant regional centre surrounded by stunning wineries, sunshine, outdoor adventures and easy access to the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds. It's a place where you can build a rewarding career while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.
As aCourt Registry Officer, you'll be at the centre of court operations, working alongside Judges, lawyers, court users and justice sector partners to ensure the Court operates effectively and efficiently. You'll be part of a collaborative and friendly team that values professionalism, continuous learning and having fun while doing important work.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and become part of a close-knit team in one of New Zealand's most desirable regions, we'd love to hear from you.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Court Taking– You will help facilitate the smooth operation of the Court, including introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Māori), working closely with them in the Courtroom and Chambers, managing jurors, and general administration of the Court.
Customer Service- All courts have an onsite customer service area or hub that customers can access for any court-related matter. You will work to answer customer queries via face-to-face, phone, or email interactions.
Case Management– This involves ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of data entry.
Please note this is a fixed term opportunity until June ****.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
You will be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills, quality decision-making, be solutions-focused and have the personal confidence and resilience to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
To be successful, you will need to be:
Detail-orientated and observant– the court has many different processes, and case information needs to be accurate.
Self-aware– our participants are unique, and you will be confident working, individually and as a team, across various situations.
Able to multi-task– some of our processes are repetitive, so you will be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly.
Willing to learn– legislation and court processes are always changing, and you can adapt and maintain knowledge capital.
Resilient– As a Court Registry Officer, you might work on sensitive cases, sometimes at high volume.
Even if your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
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:
22 days 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 remuneration band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794 – 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 16 September ****; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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