New Zealand Ministry of Justice Looking for Court Registry Officer – Masterton District Court at Wellington Full Time

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

We are looking for a talented individual to come join the District Court as a Court Registry Officer at the Masterton District Court.

In this role you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders who are interacting with the Justice system. This includes being able to communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as lawyers, Police and other key stakeholders.

The roles tasks include but is not limited to:

• Court Taking – this is the facilitation of running the court. This includes introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Maori), working closely with them in the courtroom and Chambers, and general administration of the court
• Customer Service – interacting with customers on any court related matter. Customer queries can come in via face to face, phone or email interactions – so you will need to be confident with all methods
• Case management – this involves ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of administration and data entry

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

With pride in your work, you will strive to deliver a service to our customers with high accuracy and professionalism.

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 customers are unique, and you will be confident working, both individually and as a team, across a range of situations
• Multi-task –some of our processes are repetitive, but you’ll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly
• Willing to learn – legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and take onboard feedback
• Resilience – there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and sometimes at high volume. You will be working in a demanding and fast paced environment

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.

At the Ministry of Justice we deliver people centred services to provide access to justice for all. Te tuku ratonga ā-tangata kia āhei atu ai te katoa ki te ture.

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.

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 at the site, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

For tracking purposes, all applications must be submitted via our online process.

Salary range: The starting salary range is between $50,128 and $58,384 and are dependent on skills and experience.

Applications close on: Monday 20 June 2022

The Ministry’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We’re now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]