District Court Scheduler

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Criminal District Court Scheduler for the Waiariki region. The role focuses on coordinating daily operations, managing criminal court schedules, and ensuring accuracy in data and reporting.

Based at Rotorua District Court with periodic travel to Tokoroa DC and Taupo DC, the position offers collaborative work in a dynamic environment and opportunities to contribute to efficient court processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a District Court Scheduler or Case Manager.
• Familiarity with criminal court schedules and fixtures.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily court scheduling and case management operations.
• Maintain data input and reporting across internal systems.
• Travel to Tokoroa DC and Taupo DC as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes.
• Support flexible work arrangements where possible.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Data systems

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Are you an experienced District Court Scheduler or Case Manager who is familiar with criminal court schedules and fixtures and has exceptional attention to detail? If so, we are looking for a talented individual to join our Waiariki team as a Criminal District Court Scheduler. This is an exciting opportunity as you will play a pivotal role, co-ordinating daily operations and contributing to the smooth running of our criminal courts.

The role is based at the Rotorua District Court but the successful applicant will be required to travel to Tokoroa DC and Taupo DC periodically.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities to handle a diverse range of responsibilities with resilience to cope with unexpected situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, and highly developed emotional intelligence with an ability to collaborate effectively.
• Experience utilising and maintaining internal systems to its fullest potential, ensuring accurate data input, smooth workflow, and comprehensive reporting.
• Resourcefulness, practicality, and a systems-oriented mindset to optimise operational processes.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

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

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
• See our full range of benefits here.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 and $85,567 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 7 October 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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