Court Registry Officer

We are looking for a talented individual to join us in Tauranga. As a Court Registry Officer, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders including defendants, witnesses, family members, Oranga Tamariki, Lawyers, and Police Officers. You will communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary. Your main responsibilities will include Court Taking - this is the facilitating the running of 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. Customer Service - all courts have an onsite Customer Service area or hub that customers can access for any court related matter. You will work to answer customer queries via face to face, phone or email interactions. Case Management - this involves ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of data entry. You will need a full New Zealand drivers licence as you will also travel to the Opotiki Hearing Centre and other Courts in the wider Bay of Plenty area Mo matou - About us At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. 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 including be able to exercise Deputy Registrar Powers, making quasi-judicial decisions. Email maurice.pohatu001@msd.govt.nz to APPLY and I will call you

To be successful, you will need to be: Detail-orientated and observant – the court has many different processes, and case information needs to be accurate. Self-aware – our participants are unique, and you will be confident working, individually and as a team, across various situations. Able to multi-task – some of our processes are repetitive, so you will be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly. Willing to learn – legislation and court processes are always changing, and you can adapt and maintain knowledge capital. Resilient – As a Court Registry Officer, you might work on sensitive cases, sometimes at high volume. You will need a full New Zealand drivers licence as you will also travel to other Courts in the wider Bay of Plenty area.