Standesbeamter (d/m/w)

About the role

The City of Burgwedel is looking to fill a fixed-term full-time position in the Ordnungs- und Sozialamt as a civil registrar (Standesbeamter, d/m/w) to cover parental leave. The role starts as soon as possible and is based on a 39-hour workweek. The position is classified under EG 9b TVöD (VKA); the final pay grade depends on the candidate’s personal qualifications. Partial home office may be possible.

What you will do

• Carry out the preparatory and follow-up work, as well as the official certification of births, marriages, and deaths.
• Conduct wedding ceremonies, including Saturday appointments outside normal working hours.
• Maintain and update civil status registers.
• Receive and certify declarations of church withdrawal, applications for name changes, and acknowledgements of maternity and paternity.
• Issue civil status certificates and related documents.

What the employer is looking for

• A completed degree in public administration (Diplom FH or bachelor’s degree / qualification for career group II, first entry level) or in public administration/business administration.
• Alternatively, a completed qualification as a qualified administrative employee with a successfully completed Angestelltenlehrgang II.
• Alternatively, completed training as an administrative employee plus at least 20 years of professional experience in public service.
• Completed basic civil registry training with a passed examination.
• A friendly, open, and confident manner, along with a high level of flexibility and willingness to take on assignments.
• Strong sense of responsibility, independent and highly accurate work style, initiative, communication and teamwork skills, negotiating ability, and assertiveness.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and openness to information technology.
• Willingness to take part in regular training in the assigned area of work.
• Previous experience in a registry office and familiarity with the Autista software would be an advantage.

Benefits and working conditions

• Join a modern, citizen-focused municipal administration with an experienced leadership team, a well-established workforce, and a positive working atmosphere.
• Work with modern equipment and enjoy flexible, family-friendly hours within a flexitime window from 6:00 to 21:00.
• Access opportunities for professional development and continued training.
• Benefit from a respectful workplace culture and open exchange that supports day-to-day work.
• Plan leave flexibly in coordination with your team.
• Receive up to 30 vacation days, plus paid days off on 24 December and 31 December.
• Use health-focused benefits such as discounted membership through Hansefit, plus free access to mental health and social counselling services through an external provider.
• An occupational physician is located nearby.
• Get support for your commute through a discounted Jobticket (Deutschlandticket), bicycle leasing, and good public transport connections.

Additional information

The city actively promotes equal opportunity and workplace diversity. Applicants with severe disabilities and those treated as equivalent under applicable rules will be given special consideration when qualifications are equal. In case of equal suitability, competence, and professional performance, male candidates will be given preference for this position in accordance with the Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz (NGG).

Application process

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the city’s online application form. The application deadline is 03 July 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in calendar week 31. For questions about the role, contact the head of the registry office, Ms Spitzner, at 05139 8973-318 or s.spitzner@Burgwedel.de. For procedural questions, contact Ms Teschner at 05139 8973-141 or personal@burgwedel.de.