Court Registry Support Officer

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Support the day-to-day operations of the court by delivering administrative services and customer support. You'll work closely with Court Registry Officers, Judges and court users to help ensure the court runs efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you'll engage with a wide range of people including lawyers, judges, and members of the public, both in person and over the phone. This is a great opportunity to build experience in a fast-paced and meaningful environment

Day To Day Responsibilities Include

Provide timely customer service to court users
Support Judges and Court Registry Officers in and out of court
Assist with jury service functions
Complete administrative tasks (scan, file, photocopy)
Manage incoming and outgoing mail
Handle evidence exhibits
Process accounts payable tasks
Enter and update data accurately

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

Bring strong customer service experience
Communicate confidently with a wide range of people
Prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
Adapt quickly and remain flexible in a changing environment
Be motivated to learn and take on new

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

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 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 $56,343 – $74,416, with the appointing salary based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

This is a permanent part-time position (24 hours per week) based in the Christchurch District Court. You can view a detailed position description and apply online by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Applications close: Saturday 6 June 2026. 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 ***email_hidden***