Court Registry Officer

NZ Ministry of Justice · Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Location
Whanganui
Job Type
Fixed Term Full Time
Posted
July 16, 2026

Job Description

12-month Fixed-Term Opportunity - Palmerston North District Court
While this is initially a fixed-term opportunity, the Court may have a permanent position become available in future for the right candidate.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
As a Court Registry Officer, you will work with a team responsible for the successful operation of the Court. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders including defendants, witnesses, family members, Oranga Tamariki, Lawyers, and Police Officers. You will able to communicate confidently with Judges within the courtroom and their chambers, as well as other members of the judiciary.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Court Taking – this is the facilitating the running of the court. This includes introducing Judges (in English and Te Reo Maori), working closely with them in the Courtroom and Chambers, managing jurors and general administration of the court.
* Customer Service – all courts have an onsite Customer ...

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