Ministry of Justice – New Zealand Looking for Court Registry Officer, High Court Rotorua (7-months) at Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 7 months.

As a Court Registry Officer (CRO) you will play a critical role in the successful operation of the Rotorua High Court. The CRO will work as part of a Registry team that delivers Quality Customer Service, Efficient and timely case progression, and Effective judicial case support. This role requires a full licence and the ability to travel to other court locations when required.

It is not compulsory to have any particular expertise or academic reflection for this role.

You Will Operate In Both The Civil And Criminal Jurisdiction And Work Within One Or a Combination Of The Following Process Streams

• Receiving and processing
• Auditing
• Face to face customer service
• Court Taking
• Case Management

He Pūkenga Tou/Skills And Experience

To be successful you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Communication – Excellent oral and written communication including an eye for detail
• Initiative – Self-motivated, self-managing and ability to problem solve
• Diversity – Have an appreciation for cultural diversity, in particular, Tikanga Maori
• Willingness to learn – Ability to adapt to legislation and process changes
• Multi-task – Have worked in a fast pace environment and can organise and prioritise yourself and tasks
• Resilient – Ability to be subject to sensitive information
• Emotional Intelligence – Be self-aware and can handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Mō Te Tīma/About Our Team

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

If you enjoy working in a smaller team (6) and can work in a team environment as well as unsupervised, this will be a perfect opportunity for you. Although we are a small team of 6, we are part of a wider High Court team known as HRT (Hamilton, Rotorua, and Tauranga).

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It’s our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported, and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration for this role is $58,729 to $80,794. 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 Wednesday 13 December 2023; 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 [email protected]

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