Job Description Wellington District Court – Permanent Full Time Vacancy, Wellington City Te Haeata/The OpportunityWe are looking for some talented individuals to come join our District Court as a Court Registry Officer in Wellington. In this 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.You'll enjoy the diversity of duties with tasks that include but are not limited to: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 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.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. O pukenga/Skills and ExperienceWith 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, 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:Detail orientated and observant – the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurate;Self-aware –our customers are unique, and you will be confident working, both individually and as a team, across a range of situations;Multi-tasker –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 take onboard feedback.Resilience – there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and often at high volume. You're an excellent communicator with good English and confident Te Reo Maori pronunciation (or willing to learn the latter). Your computer skills and speed are strong, and you're confident using audio visual equipment. You have the ability and maturity to interact positively with a diverse range of people. You enjoy helping others, you're flexible, calm, resilient, and in no way daunted by large groups and the busy Courtroom environment. Mo matou/About us At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.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 which is a quasi-judicial function. As an organisation we empower our people with building their wellbeing knowledge, offering a range of wellbeing tools and support. Joining Te Tahu 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 nga painga o tenei mahi mou/Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi/What's great about working hereWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:22 days holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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 a-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $58,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience. Tono mai/Apply
