• Job Type:
• Category: Administration/Support
• Location: Canterbury
• Date Advertised: 04-FEB-21
• Job Reference: MOJ/1510220
• Job Title: Court Registry Officer
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Court Registry Officer - Christchurch District Court – Permanent Full Time

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

This position is in the Customer Service team within the Criminal Jurisdiction at the Christchurch District Court.

Most New Zealanders who go to court will go through the entire justice process in the District Court. Each year, 160 Judges in 58 courthouses deal with approximately 200,000 criminal, family, youth and civil matters.

This is a chance for you to be part of the team at the Christchurch Court. You will support the day to day operations of the court by managing cases and interacting with all court participants/stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Customer Service - all courts have an onsite Customer Service area that people can access for any court related matter. You will work to answer queries via face to face, phone or email interactions
• Case Management – this involves ensuring files are accurate, up to date, and progressing through the Justice System. This part of the role involves a large component of data entry.
• Court Taking – this is the facilitating the running of 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.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

At the Ministry of Justice we deliver people centred services to provide access to justice for all.

Te tuku ratonga ā-tangata kia āhei atu ai te katoa ki te ture.

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.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

With pride in your work, you will strive to deliver a service to our customers with high accuracy and professionalism.

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.