Scheduler – Wellington High Court - Permanent Full-Time Position

We are looking for an experienced caseload professional to join our High Court tīma. This is an exciting time to join, as you will play a pivotal role with us implementing new ways of operating across New Zealand. The role is based at the Wellington High Court.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

We are looking for someone with significant experience managing fixtures, and with scheduling attention to detail. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining court schedules to meet expected workload across High Courts in the region. This includes allocating courtrooms, working with the Caseflow Manager on the allocation of Judicial resource, co-ordinating daily operations of courts regarding scheduling needs, resolving issues, promoting the productive use of judicial resources, and liaising with the Caseflow Managers on scheduling issues.

You Will Also Have

- A working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of Te Tāhū o te Ture – Ministry of Justice.
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities to handle a diverse range of responsibilities with resilience to cope with unexpected situations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, and highly developed emotional intelligence with an ability to collaborate effectively.
- Experience utilising and maintaining internal systems to its fullest potential, ensuring accurate data input, smooth workflow,



and comprehensive reporting.
- Resourcefulness, practicality, and a systems-oriented mindset to optimise operational processes.
- Transparent and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

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

Perks

- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 and $85,567 based on skills and experience.

Applications close

Applications close on 23 September; 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

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