Judicial Research Clerk (2-Year Fixed Term) – District Court

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

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