Job Description
Job Description
7 month Fixed Term - Full Time
Morrinsville District Court
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
In the Court Registry Office (CRO) role, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. 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.
The tasks required in the CRO role include but is not limited to:
court 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
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, 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 Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
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
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 $58,72+ to $80,7+4 while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.
Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Thursday 20 March; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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7 month Fixed Term - Full Time
Morrinsville District Court
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
In the Court Registry Office (CRO) role, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. 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.
The tasks required in the CRO role include but is not limited to:
court 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
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, 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 Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
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
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 $58,72+ to $80,7+4 while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.
Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Thursday 20 March; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Follow us on LinkedIn
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Court Registry Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
