Judges Clerk 2026 Wellington Chief Judge's Chambers

Job Type: Fixed Term Full Time
- Category: Legal
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 06-OCT-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1888649
- Job Title: Judges Clerk 2026 | Wellington Chief Judge's Chambers
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**CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE'S CHAMBERS**

**TE WHARE O NGĀ KAIHAUTŪ WAKA O TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE O AOTEAROA**

**Judge's Clerk to the Principal Youth Court Judge**

**Her Honour Judge Ida Malosi**

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

The position offers new graduates the opportunity to work closely for up to three years with the Principal Judge, gaining insight into the judicial process and broad exposure to the administration of the District Court of New Zealand generally and the Youth Court in particular.

The Judge's Clerk will:

- undertake legal research and writing for the Principal Judge
- assist waith projects supporting the effective administration of the Youth Court
- keep up to date with changes in the law relevant to the Youth Court, including writing case notes and explanatory memoranda for Youth Court Judges.
- support the Principal Judge in her work for the District Court, including the development and implementation of judicial initiatives.
- assist the Principal Judge when sitting in court with legal research
- undertake secretariat duties including organising and taking minutes for judicial committee meetings
- research for and assist with preparation of conferences, papers and speeches
- respond to legal and procedural queries, including external queries
- contribute to the editing and publishing of a monthly newsletter from the Principal Youth Court Judge to Youth Court Judges
- work alongside other Judges' Clerks working in the Chief District Court Judge's Chambers.

The Judge's Clerk will report directly to the Principal Judge.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

The successful applicant will have:

- a law degree with excellent academic achievement, particularly in youth justice and criminal law generally. Electives such as criminal procedure, evidence, and Māori legal studies are of benefit. Study in other branches of the humanities would also be an advantage
- excellent and accurate written and verbal communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- qualities such as self-motivation, efficiency and initiative, and the ability to work independently
- excellent organisational and time management skills
- strong community connections.

**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.

The District Court is the largest court in Australasia. Most New Zealanders who go to court will go through their entire justice process in the District Court. Each year, more than 200 Judges, acting Judges, Community Magistrates and Judicial Justices' of the Peace in 58 courthouses deal with approximately 200,000 criminal, family, youth and civil matters.

For more information please visit us on Home | The District Court of New Zealand

**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.

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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**

The starting salary is $68,845 with an opportunity to progress in six-monthly increments to $83,135 pa.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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