Judges Clerk | Manawatu/Whanganui

Job Description

Palmerston North District Court

2-3 year Fixed Term

We are looking for a talented individual to come join our District Court as a Judges' Clerk based in Palmerston North District Court. The successful applicant must be available for an immediate start, allowing for a notice period.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

Judges' Clerk - This is a 2-3 year fixed term internship for motivated, enthusiastic law professionals to develop an intricate and first-hand 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 and 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 Central region. You will fulfil that responsibility by supplying efficient an accurate legal support on any topic required.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful, you will need to be...

• 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 te tīma/About our Team

At the Ministry of Justice we deliver people centred services to provide access to justice for all. Te tuku ratonga ā-tangata kia āhei atu ai te katoa ki te ture.

Creating a continuous learning environment is important to us. As the successful applicant, you will bring your thirst for knowledge and improvement.

As an organisation we empower our people with building their wellbeing knowledge, offering a range of wellbeing tools and support.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

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.

• If successful, you will be invited to an interview in Palmerston North on a date to be confirmed
• Starting salary is $53,402 rising after 6 months service and subsequent 6-month periods
• Applicants are requested to provide an example of recent legal research that they have completed, preferably not more than two pages in length
• You are also required to include with your application the copy of the transcript of your academic record

Applications close on: 30th May 2022

If you have any questions please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz 

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

The successful applicant must be available for an immediate start, allowing for a notice period.Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.