Court Registry Support Officer, Fixed Termat NZ Ministry of Justice56,343 - 74,416

apartmentNZ Ministry of Justice placeChristchurch calendar_month 
Court Registry Support Officer
  • 5 Month Fixed Term, Christchurch Te Haeata/The OpportunityAs a Court Registry Support Officer, you will support the Court's day-to-day operations by supporting the administration function and providing customer service.
Your day will involve engaging with our participants, including Lawyers, Judges, and the public
  • whether over the phone, face to face or via email.

You will work closely with Court Registry Officers and support them while they take Court and manage case files.Day to day, your tasks will include but are not limited to:Providing timely and efficient customer serviceSupporting Judges and Court Registry Officers both in and out of the courtroomProviding general administrative support for Court Registry Officers, including photocopying, scanning, and file managementManaging the incoming and outgoing mailMonitoring the email inbox, sorting, distributing/replying to emails as appropriateData entryProviding support and advice to our diverse customer baseAnswer telephone calls and direct enquiries to the relevant person where appropriateEnsuring court files are prepared and delivered to the appropriate Judge within the required timeframePlease note, this is a 5 month fixed term full time position.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have proven customer service experience.
You will need to be confident, able to multitask, flexible and easily adapt to change.
You will also enjoy a challenge and be motivated to learn.

Please note, the successful candidate is required to have a full NZ drivers licence.

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 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 ā-tau/SalaryThe remuneration band for this role is $56,343 to $74,416
  • the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.

You can view a detailed position description here and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on, 12 June 2026 however, we will review CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.co.nz Follow us on LinkedIn

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