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🥝 Court Registry Officer

NZ Ministry of Justice | Whanganui, New Zealand | Posted April 11, 2026

Job Description

Palmerston North Family Court – 1x 12-Month Fixed Term Opportunity
Whilst this position is initially for 12 months, there may be other opportunities coming up at Palmerston North Family Court that could lead into a permanent role for the right candidate!

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
As a Court Registry Officer, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders including defendants, witnesses, family members, Oranga Tamariki, Lawyers, and Police Officers. You will able to communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* 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.
* Custome...

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