Court Registry Officer

Court Registry Officer


Company
Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Location
Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 days ago
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Job Description
Job DescriptionCourt Registry Officer, Dunedin District Court / Otago RegionPermanent Full TimeWe are looking for a talented individual to come join our District Court as a Court Registry Officer in the Criminal team at Dunedin.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.You must have a full clean New Zealand driving licenceŌ Pūkenga/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.To 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 UsAt Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.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.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.Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working hereBenefitsWe 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 leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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/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 26th July; 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] us on LinkedIn

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