Judges Clerk

Public Defence Service - New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Defence Service - New Zealand invites applications for a Judges' Clerk at Manukau District Court. The role is 2 years fixed-term and full-time, commencing around 11 January 2027.

You will provide high-quality research and support to District Court Judges and Community Magistrates, contributing to fair, timely justice while maintaining strict confidentiality. The successful candidate will have an LLB with strong academic results, excellent written communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• LLB with good academic record and excellent written communication.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines and handle confidential information.
• Ability to assess practicality and legality of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality research and support to District Court Judges and Community Magistrates.
• Support Judges and Community Magistrates in determining legal issues effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage workload under deadlines.

Skills

Written communication

Computer literacy

Deadline driven

Confidentiality

Pragmatic/legal reasoning

Education

LLB

Job description

Job Description

Judges' Clerk - Manukau District Court

2 years fixed-term, fulltime

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Manukau District Court as a Judges' Clerk. This position would start on Monday 11 January 2027.

The Judges Clerk will be expected to provide high quality research and support to District Court Judges and Community Magistrates, and to support the Judges and Community Magistrates in determining legal issues effectively.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

With pride in your work, you will strive to deliver a service to our customers with high accuracy and professionalism.

Our customers are diverse, and our workforce reflects this. This role is no different and would suit a variety of backgrounds. Whether you have an interest in the Justice system, returning to the workforce, have a passion for working with customers this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people centred justice services for all.

• You will have an LLB with a good academic record, excellent written communication skills, and good computer literacy.
• You are experienced at working independently towards deadlines, and able to manage the pressures of your workload while maintaining confidentiality.
• You are also able to consider the practicality of outcomes as well as their legality.

This position is for 2 years fixed term and you will be located at the Manukau District Court.

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.

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.

The District Court Operational unit is comprised of four main jurisdictions – Criminal, Family, Youth and Civil. It is responsible for providing the infrastructure and support necessary for the efficient and effective management of the Courts systems throughout New Zealand.

District Court Judges are assigned to local Courts, and typically work on circuit within a cluster of satellite Courts, but they may also be deployed on a wider regional basis or elsewhere in New Zealand. It follows that Judges from other areas may be officiating in the local Court from time to time.

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

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.

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

Pay Band Salary Steps As Follows

Salary Steps

Starting or appointment salary $69,845

6 months service $74,115

12 months service $78,409

18 months service $81,272

2nd year - if the option to extend is agreed $84,135

Applications close on Sunday 1 November; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

Interviews will commence Monday 9 November.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Applicants must be prepared to provide details of any criminal convictions and a Police check.