Scheduler

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Job summary

The NZ Ministry of Justice in Wellington City is seeking a Scheduler for the Wellington High Court on a permanent full-time basis. You will create and maintain court schedules, allocate courtrooms, and coordinate with the Caseflow Manager to optimise judicial resources.

Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential as you adapt to changing workloads and ensure efficient court operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing fixtures and scheduling attention to detail.
• Ability to allocate courtrooms and coordinate with the Caseflow Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain court schedules to meet workload across High Courts in the region.
• Allocate courtrooms and coordinate with the Caseflow Manager on judicial resource allocation.
• Coordinate daily operations of courts regarding scheduling needs and resolve scheduling issues.
• Promote efficient use of judicial resources and liaise on scheduling matters.

Job description

# Scheduler at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Scheduler – Wellington High Court - Permanent Full-Time Position****Te Haeata/The Opportunity**We are looking for an experienced caseload professional to join our High Court tīma. This is an exciting time to join, as you will play a pivotal role with us implementing new ways of operating across New Zealand.The role is based at the Wellington High Court.**Ō** **pūkenga/Skills and Experience**We are looking for someone with significant experience managing fixtures, and with scheduling attention to detail. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining court schedules to meet expected workload across High Courts in the region. This includes allocating courtrooms, working with the Caseflow Manager on the allocation of Judicial resource, co-ordinating daily operations of courts regarding scheduling needs, resolving issues, promoting the efficient use of judicial resources, and liaising with the Caseflow Managers on scheduling issues.You will also have:* A working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of Te Tāhū o te Ture – Ministry of Justice.* 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.This vacancy offers a large scope for your own development and growth. It is expected the successful candidate will undertake and successfully complete the Ministry of Justice Leadership Framework (and associated workshops).*No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!***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 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/Salary**The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 and $85,567 based on skills and experience.**Tono mai/Apply**To 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 23 September; 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 [e-mail] us on LinkedIn## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | NZ Ministry of Justice || Location: | Wellington City || Position type: | Permanent Full Time || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 16-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | $67,066 - $85,567 || Closing date: | 23-Sep-2026 || Reference: | NZ/1947584 || Attachment: | Scheduler (SC) - OSD - May 2018 (1).pdf (PDF, 196KB) |