Judges Clerk

**Judges Clerk - Rotorua District Court (2 years Fixed-term Full time)**

**Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity**

We are looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic law professional to join our District Court as a Judges Clerk in Rotorua.

The Judges Clerk is expected to provide high quality research and support to District Court Judges and Community Magistrates, as well as assist them in determining legal issues effectively.

This position is for 2 years fixed term and you will be located at the Rotorua District Court. The successful applicant would need to be available to start almost immediately (allowing for a notice period).

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in the role you will:

- Have an LLB with a strong academic record
- Excellent written communication skills
- Good 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 pressures of your workload while maintaining confidentiality

**Ko wai mātou/Who we are**

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.

**_ 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**

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

The District Courts 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.

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

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

Pay band salary steps - 6 monthly starting at $61,845 to $75,743.

**Tono mai/How to Apply**
- 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