29-Jan-2024 MOJ/1774789 Auckland Region Category: Administration/Support Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time Attachments: Judge's Clerk Manukau DC.pdf (PDF, 263KB) Application Close Date: 11-Feb-2024 Job Description Judges' Clerk Manukau District Court We are looking for a talented individual to join our District Court as a Judges' Clerk in Auckland. Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity 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.

He pkenga tou/Skills and Experience No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you 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.

Ko wai mtou/Who we are At Te Th o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. 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. Joining Te Th 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 ng painga o tnei mahi mu/Why you will enjoy 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: 22 days holiday leave flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proa.