Job Description Court Registry Officer Employment CourtPermanent Full TimeThe Employment Court is looking for a Court Registry Officer in our Auckland office.
Te Haeata/The OpportunityIn this role you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court.
You will be coming into a fast-changing environment that will require a high level of agility and resiliency.The tasks include but are not limited to:Case management and customer service: You will be responsible for managing Court cases from filing to disposition which includes:Receiving and processing documentsProviding excellent and highly organised case management processes to ensure cases are heard in a timely and effortless mannerLiaise with legal profession and parties regarding steps in the proceedingsProviding up to date information to Judges and parties of the status of the casesEnsuring case files and electronic case management system are in order and up-to dateCompleting actions required following hearings (including proof-reading of the judgments).Court taking: You will be responsible to facilitate running of the Court hearings which includes:Introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Maori)Working closely with the Judges in the Courtroom and ChambersWorking closely with hearing participants, counsel, and partiesGeneral administration of the CourtYou may also be required to travel as part of this role.Scheduling: You will be responsible for planning the events for the cases, which includes:Identify and plan steps in the proceedings towards hearingsLiaising with the Judges and the parties to ensure preparedness for the eventsOffice administration:Support the team with general office administration O pukenga/Skills and ExperienceOur customers are diverse, and our workforce reflects this.
This role is no different and would suit a variety of backgrounds.Tertiary qualification in law or relevant work experience is advantage.
You will have strong interpersonal skills that will support your work with the Judges, but also be capable of dealing with legal profession and self-represented parties.
An ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds is essential.
Well-developed written and oral communication skill is prerequisite.
Full driving license and ability to travel is desirable.To be successful, you will need to beDetail orientated and observant – the court has many different processes and case information needs to be accurateSelf-aware – our participants are unique, and you will be confident working, both individually and as a team, across a range of situationsMulti-task –some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quicklyWilling to learn – legislation and processes in the courts is always changing and you will be able to adapt and maintain knowledge capitalResilience – there are times when working in the courts, you will be working on sensitive cases and sometimes at high volume Mo matou/About us At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.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.
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:4.4 weeks holiday leavean 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 remuneration band for this role is between $58,729 and $80,794 and are dependent on skills and experience.
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