Posted 19 August, 2026
Court Registry Officer
Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Dunedin, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: a16a34ec875b1f55
Job Description
Court Registry Officer – Queenstown, Fixed Term Full Time As a Court Registry Officer, you are an important cog in the justice machine. You will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court and liaise with multiple stakeholders including members of the judiciary, lawyers, and the public. Responsibilities Case management - this involves ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of data entry and sound decision-making. Court taking - this is the running of the court. This includes opening court sessions (in English and Te Reo Māori), working closely with Judiciary in the courtroom and in chambers and general administration of the court. Customer Service - interacting with customers on any court related matter. Customer queries can come in via face to face, phone or email interactions. The Ministry is undertaking a significant change project known as Te Au Reka to introduce a digital casefile and workflow solution to our courts and tribunals. This is potentially the biggest transformative change to the courts' ever over the next few years. These fixed term positions are to specifically support our team's capacity through preparation for and implementation of that new solution. Please note this is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2027. Skills And Experience With pride in your work, you will strive to deliver a service to our customers with high accuracy and professionalism. 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, are entering or returning to the workforce, or have a passion for working with customers, this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people centred justice services for all. To Be Successful, You Will Need To Be Resilient - there are times when working in the courts you will be working on sensitive cases and often at high volumes and a fast pace. Detail orientated and observant - the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurate. Self-aware - you'll understand our customers and will be confident working across a range of situations with maturity and positivity. Multi-task - you'll understand that 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 court are always changing and you will be able to adapt and respond to feedback. You'll be an excellent communicator with good English and confident Te Reo Māori pronunciation. Confidence using audio visual equipment is also desirable. You enjoy helping others - you're flexible, calm, and in no way daunted by the busy courtroom environment. About Us A great team culture is important at the Queenstown District Court. Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work. 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. Benefits We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Salary The remuneration band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794 pro rata – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience. Applications Applications close on 26 August 2026. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Follow us on LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr