Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Napier District Court
2-3 year Fixed Term
We are looking for a talented individual to come join our District Court as a Judges' Clerk based in Napier District Court. The successful applicant must be available for an immediate start, allowing for a notice period.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
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 Napier and lower north region. You will fulfil that responsibility by supplying efficient and 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
- someone who understands and considers 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.
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, sexual 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
The appointing salary for this role will be initially $68,845 and increase up to $83,135 by the second year.
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 Napier on a date to be confirmed.
- Starting salary is $68,845 rising after 6 months service and subsequent 6-month periods.
- 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: Tuesday 27 May 2025; however, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
The successful applicant must be available for an immediate start, allowing for a notice period. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.