Court Registry Support Officer

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Court Registry Support Officer role in Christchurch is a permanent, full-time position with the Ministry of Justice. You will interact with lawyers, judges and the public, supporting court operations and handling case files. A full NZ driving licence is required.

Applicants should have proven customer service experience and be comfortable multitasking, adapting to change and learning new skills in a busy court environment.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service experience.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and efficient customer service to courts and the public.
• Support Judges and Court Registry Officers in and out of the courtroom.
• Assist with hearings logistics, juror support and handling case files.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and handle evidence exhibits.
• Input data accurately and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Job description

Court Registry Support Officer - Christchurch/Ōtautahi Permanent, fulltime position available!

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Ministry of Justice are seeking a Court Registry Support Officer to join our team in the Christchurch District Court. This is a pivotal role for the Ministry. The responsibilities of Support Officers help the courts operate timely and effectively. As a Court Registry Support Officer your day will involve you engaging with our customers, including Lawyers, Judges, and the public – whether it be over the phone or face to face. You'll work closely with Court Registry Officers and support them while they take Court and manage case files. Day to day you will be responsible for:

• Providing timely and efficient customer service;
• Supporting Judges and Court Registry Officers both in and out of the courtroom;
• Supporting Visiting Justices hearings at the prisons;
• Supporting jurors for trial hearings;
• Providing general administrative support for Court Registry Officers, including photocopying, scanning and filing;
• Managing the incoming and outgoing mail;
• Managing evidence exhibits;
• Data entry.

You must have a full clean New Zealand driving licence.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have proven customer service experience. You will need to be confident, able to multi task, flexible and adapt to change with ease. You'll also enjoy a challenge and be motivated to learn.

Mō 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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We 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 leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

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/Salary

The salary range for this position is $56,343 - $74,416. Starting salaries are dependent on skills and experience.