Court Registry Specialist (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is seeking a Court Registry Officer for a permanent part‑time position in Queenstown. You will support court operations, manage case files, and assist with court proceedings in English and Te Reo Māori while liaising with judges, lawyers and the public.

This role works Monday and Tuesday (full days) and Saturday mornings. You will need resilience, attention to detail and a calm, professional manner to handle busy hearings, data entry and routine inquiries,

Qualifications

• Resilience when handling sensitive cases and high pace.
• Detail-oriented and observant for accurate case information.
• Self-aware and able to adapt across situations with maturity.
• Multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a busy court.
• Willingness to learn, understanding court processes change over time.

Responsibilities

• Case management including data entry and ensuring files are up to date.
• Court taking and running court proceedings in English and Te Reo Māori; liaising with judiciary.
• Customer service through face‑to‑face, phone or email interactions.

Skills

Resilience

Attention to detail

Self-awareness

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is seeking a Court Registry Officer for a permanent part‑time position in Queenstown. You will support court operations, manage case files, and assist with court proceedings in English and Te Reo Māori while liaising with judges, lawyers and the public.

This role works Monday and Tuesday (full days) and Saturday mornings. You will need resilience, attention to detail and a calm, professional manner to handle busy hearings, data entry and routine inquiries,