Posted 22 August, 2026
Court Registry Support Officer
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Dunedin, OTA, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Job Description Court Registry Support Officer – District & High Court, Dunedin Fixed Term, Full Time Te Haeata/The Opportunity As a Court Registry Support Officer, you will support the Court's day-to-day operations by supporting the administration function and providing customer service. Your day will involve engaging with our participants, including Lawyers, Judges, and the public – whether over the phone, face to face or via email. You will work closely with Court Registry Officers and support them while they take Court and manage case files. Day to day, your tasks will include but are not limited to: Providing timely and efficient customer service Supporting Judges and Court Registry Officers both in and out of the courtroom Providing general administrative support for Court Registry Officers, including photocopying, scanning, and file management Managing the incoming and outgoing mail Monitoring the email inbox, sorting, distributing/replying to emails as appropriate Data entry Providing support and advice to our diverse customer base Answer telephone calls and direct enquiries to the relevant person where appropriate Ensuring court files are prepared and delivered to the appropriate Judge within the required timeframe Please note this opportunity is fixed term until July 2027. Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience To be successful in this role, you will have proven customer service experience. You will need to be confident, able to multitask, flexible and easily adapt to change. You will also enjoy a challenge and be motivated to learn. 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. A great team culture is important at the Wellington District Court. Our promise to you is that you can be yourself and bring your full self to work. 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. He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/What's great about working here Benefits flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks See 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 remuneration band for this role is $56,343 to $74,416 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience. Applications close on, 25 August 2026 however, we will review CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr