Judges Clerk

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Job Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Category: Administration/Support
Location: Bay of Plenty
Date Advertised: 04-SEP-25
Job Reference: MOJ/1883186
Job Title: Judges Clerk
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Judges Clerk at NZ Ministry of Justice, Rotorua

Rotorua District Court

2-3 year Fixed Term


Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented individual to come join our District Court as a Judges' Clerk based in Rotorua District Court. The start date for the successful applicant will be 22 Janaury 2026.


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 and Community Magistrates.

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 Wellington region. You will fulfil that responsibility by supplying efficient an accurate legal support on any topic required.


Ō pūkenga/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 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.

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 Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** 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:

4.4 weeks holiday leave
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.


Utu ā-tau/Salary

Starting salary is $68,845 rising after 6 months service and subsequent 6-month periods.


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 Wellington on a date to be confirmed
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 Monday, 29 September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

The successful applicant will start 22 Janaury 2026. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.