Court Registry Officer

Court Registry Officer, Hamilton District Court / Central Region Permanent Full Time We are looking for some talented individuals to come join our District Court as a Court Registry Officer in Hamilton.Te Haeata/The OpportunityCourt Registry Officer - in this role you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of theCourt. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders who are interacting with the Justice system. This includes being able to communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary. Cour T Taking - this is the facilitation of running 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. Case Management - taking responsibility for ensuring that the Judiciary and case parties have all the information they need, and that logistics are in place to ensure cases are heard in a timely and effortless manner Customer Service - interacting with customers on any court related matter. Customer queries can come in via face to face, phone or email interactions - so you will need to be confident with all methods. Travel within the Waikato Courts may be required therefore must have a full clean New Zealand driving licence Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience 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, both individually and as a team, across a range of situations Multi-task -some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly Willing to learn - legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and maintain knowledge capital Resilience - there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and sometimes at high volume 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.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. As a Court Registry Officer this includes exercising Deputy Registrar Powers. Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. Utu ā-tau/Salary The remuneration band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794 while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience. Applications close on 14/08/2026 If successful, you will be invited to an interview in Hamilton on a date to be confirmed. Please note that we cannot progress your application if you are not able to attend. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr