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Judges Clerk

Posted on Jan. 22, 2025

  • S, New Zealand
  • No Salary information.
  • Full Time

Judges Clerk

Judges' Clerk

Fixed Term Fulltime

Christchurch District Court


Te Haeata/The Opportunity

This is a 2-3 year fixed term internship for motivate, enthusiastic law professionals to develop an intricate and firsthand view of the judicial system. You will provide high quality research and directly support the District Court Judges. If you have an LLB with a strong academic record, excellent written communication, research skills and good computer literacy this could be the opportunity for you.

You will provide high quality research to resident and visiting District Court Judges in the Southern region. You will fulfil that responsibility by supplying efficient an accurate legal support on any topic required.


Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who:

  • enjoys working independently towards deadlines,
  • self-motivated to manage workloads and maintain confidentiality.
  • To excel in this role, you will understand and consider the practicalities of outcomes as well as their legality.

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

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

  • 4 weeks holiday leave
  • an online professional development portal
  • access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
  • With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career, see our full range of benefits here.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The present starting salary of judges' clerks on appointment at all levels is $67,845 pa, progressing in six-monthly increments to $82,135 per annum for the last six months of their contract.


Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 2 February 2025. If you have any questions please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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