Court Registry Officer

Court Registry Officer


Company
Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Location
Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
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Job DescriptionCourt Registry Officer, Hamilton District Court / Central RegionPermanent Full Time We are looking for some talented individuals to come join our District Court as a Court Registry Officer in Hamilton.Te Haeata/The OpportunityCourt Registry Officer - 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 other members of the judiciary.The tasks required in the CRO role 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, managing jurors and general administration of the court.Case Management – taking responsibility for ensuring that the Judiciary and case parties have all the information they need, and that logistics are in place to ensure cases are heard in a timely and effortless mannerCustomer 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.Travel within the Waikato Courts may be required therefore must have a full clean New Zealand driving licenceHe Pūkenga Tou/Skills And ExperienceWith pride in your work, you will strive to deliver a service to our customers with high accuracy and professionalism.Our customers are diverse, and our workforce reflects this. This role is no different and would suit a variety of backgrounds. Whether you have an interest in the Justice system, have a passion for working with customers or looking for a new challenge this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people centred justice services for all.What You Will Need To Be SuccessfulTo be successful, you will need to beDetail orientated and observant – the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurateSelf-aware –our participants are unique, and you will be confident working, both individually and as a team, across a range of situationsMulti-task –some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quicklyWilling to learn – legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and maintain knowledge capitalResilience – there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and sometimes at high volumeMō 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. Creating a continuous learning environment is important to us. As the successful applicant, you will bring your thirst for knowledge and improvement. You will have an individual training plan and be supported to carry out the role. As a Court Registry Officer this includes exercising Deputy Registrar Powers.Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe remuneration band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794 while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.Tono mai/ApplyTo 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 28/07/2026If successful, you will be invited to an interview in Hamilton on a date to be confirmed. Please note that we cannot progress your application if you are not able to attend.For tracking purposes, all applications must be submitted via our online processIf you have any questions, please contact [email protected] applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

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