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Posted 22 July, 2026

National Registry Officer

Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 754b04a2496bceef

Job Description

National Registry Officer – Auckland Multiple Positions Permanent, full-time Help support everyday New Zealanders in our Justice system Customer Service – interacting with customers on any court related matter. Case Management – taking responsibility for ensuring that the Judiciary and case parties have all the information they need to ensure cases are heard in a timely and effortless manner. This position will originally be based at the Auckland District Court, scheduled to relocate to Ellerslie in March 2027. Te Haeata / The Opportunity At the Ministry of Justice, we put our customers at the forefront of everything we do. The work of our Centralised Services is pivotal in supporting Courts and Tribunals in enabling access to justice and delivering quality services to the people of Aotearoa. National Registry Officers (NROs) play a critical role in the successful operation of Centralised Services, working as part of either the National Registry or National Registry Services to deliver timely and efficient service to participants. National Registry Services is the first point of contact for anyone calling the Ministry, from wondering what time their local court opens, queries about Jury Duty to questions about upcoming hearings. All our calls are unique, with every touchpoint in this team viewed as an opportunity to help people. We do so one‑call at a time with respect and kindness at the forefront. The National Registry focus on decision making and referring to legislation to process customer applications and responding to correspondence. The National Registry Officer role includes exercising powers as a Deputy Registrar of the District Court. Ō Pūkenga / Skills And Experience Our customers are diverse, and our workforce reflects this. This role is no different and would suit a variety of backgrounds. Whether you have an interest in the Justice system, have a passion for working with customers or looking for a new challenge this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people centred justice services for all. To Thrive In This Role, You Will Bring A passion for helping people Strong communication and relationship‑building skills The ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment Strong computer competency and a willingness to learn. A positive attitude, sound judgement, and the desire to go the extra mile High attention to detail when completing processing tasks Benefits 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 An online professional development portal Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks Utu ā‑tau / Salary The remuneration band for this role is $60,729-$80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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