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Job Description
Court Registry Officer Employment Court
Permanent Full Time
The Employment Court is looking for a Court Registry Officer in our Auckland office.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
In 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 documents
Providing excellent and highly organised case management processes to ensure cases are heard in a timely and effortless manner
Liaise with legal profession and parties regarding steps in the proceedings
Providing up to date information to Judges and parties of the status of the cases
Ensuring case files and electronic case management system are in order and up-to date
Completing 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 Chambers
Working closely with hearing participants, counsel, and parties
General administration of the Court
You 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 hearings
Liaising with the Judges and the parties to ensure preparedness for the events
Office Administration
Support the team with general office administration
O Pukenga/Skills And Experience
Our 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 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
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 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 a-tau/ Salary
The remuneration band for this role is between $58,729 and $80,794 and are dependent on skills and experience.
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 15 November; 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 ******
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Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Government Administration
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