Court Registry Officer - Manukau (Criminal Jurisdiction)

Court Registry Officer – Manukau (Criminal Jurisdiction)
Full time position available
Ready for a role with purpose?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with people, and have an eye for detail? If you're organised, resilient, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
As a Court Registry Officer, you'll be at the heart of the justice system, ensuring the smooth running of court operations. Every day brings variety and impact as you work alongside Judges, lawyers, police, and members of the public. Your role is vital in ensuring fair and timely access to justice in the District Court for everyone awaiting their cases to be heard and determined.
What you'll do:

* Court Taking: Be the maestro of courtroom operations! From introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Māori) to keeping proceedings running smoothly and ensuring all required technology is in working order.
* Case Management: You will be responsible for updating case files and handling a significant amount of data entry, including coding invoices. To keep cases on track, you'll maintain accurate records, schedule hearings, and ensure all parties receive the necessary information in a timely manner.
* Customer Service: Provide exceptional support to court users via face-to-face, phone, and email interactions.


Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
We're looking for someone who is:

* Detail-driven & observant – accuracy matters in this role.
* Adaptable & resilient – thrive under pressure and pivot quickly.
* Collaborative & self-aware – work well independently and in a team.
* Proactive & solutions-focused – take initiative and solve problems early.
* Open to growth – embrace feedback and continuous learning.

Even if your experience isn't a perfect match, we'd love to hear how you can bring value to our team!

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Joining Te Tāhū 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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
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 ā-tau/Salary
The remuneration band for this role is $59,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply
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 Monday, 26 January; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. Interviews will be held on 4 and/or 5 February 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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