Court Registry Support Officer – District Court, Christchurch

About the role

The Court Registry Support Officer will assist the District Court in Christchurch with daily operations, providing essential administrative and customer‑service support to judges, lawyers, and the public. This full‑time position involves both front‑of‑house interaction and behind‑the‑scenes file management.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver timely and courteous service to court users via phone, face‑to‑face, and email.
• Support judges and Court Registry Officers inside and outside the courtroom.
• Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and managing case files.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and monitor the court’s email inbox, routing messages appropriately.
• Enter data accurately and maintain court records.
• Answer telephone enquiries and direct callers to the correct personnel.
• Prepare and deliver court files to judges within required timeframes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a customer‑service environment.
• Confident, able to multitask and adapt quickly to change.
• Motivated to learn and take on new challenges.
• Valid full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary band of $56,343–$74,416 NZD per year.
• 4.4 weeks of holiday leave.
• Access to an online professional development portal.
• Inclusive networks and a supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of legal and administrative skills.