Ministry of Justice – New Zealand Looking for Judges Clerk at Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

Job Description

Judges Clerk

Rotorua District Court

Fixed Term, Full Time

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

A Judges Clerk plays a vital role in the District Court by providing high quality research and support to District Court Judges and judicial officers.

This position is for 2 years fixed term and is located within the Rotorua District Court. The main responsibility of the Judges Clerk role is to provide timely support to Judges by undertaking research, keeping up to date with legislation changes, responding to Judges’ inquiries.

He Pūkenga Tou/Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have an LLB with strong academic record
• Have excellent written communication skills
• Have solid computer literacy and research skills
• Understand and consider the practicalities of outcomes as well as their legality
• Enjoy working independently towards deadlines, and able to manage your workload while maintaining confidentiality.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

We are a friendly, exciting, and diverse group, and we are all great communicators and relationship builders. We encourage and inspire our teams through energy, enthusiasm, integrity, and a consistent focus on what is important – making the ministry a great place to be.

As an organisation we support our people with building their wellbeing knowledge and understanding offering a range of wellbeing tools and support, as well as job security for our staff.

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.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

Benefits

• Professional legal studies fees covered by the Ministry (conditions apply)
• Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
• Workplace flexibility and work from home options
• Online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women’s.
• Free and confidential counselling sessions

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Pay band salary steps – 6 months starting at $65,845 to $79,743.

Tono Mai/How To 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.

You Are Also Required To Include With Your Application

• Copy of the transcript of your academic record
• An example of recent legal research that you have completed (preferably not more than two pages in length).

Applications close on 12 July 2023, however we will be reviewing CV’s as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].