TE HAEATA/THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting for a judges’ clerk for Te Kōti Take Mahi o Aotearoa | the Employment Court of New Zealand, based in Auckland.
The starting date is flexible and the successful candidate’s preferences will be taken into account.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with an LLB who has an excellent academic record, and communication and research skills. They must have a high level of integrity. An understanding of employment law is desirable, but not essential. The position requires good computer literacy and an ability to work under pressure.
The successful candidate will enjoy the challenges of undertaking legal research for the Employment Court Judges, writing legal opinions, being responsible for particular areas of work, reviewing draft judgments, keeping up to date with the law and liaising with legal publishers as required.
The role may suit someone in the early part of their legal career or who is returning to work after a period away from legal practice. The Court would be prepared to transitionary part-time arrangements for an appointee in, for example, the final stages of their study or who is returning to work after a period of parental leave.
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.
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.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The salary range for this role is $73,634 - $100,846, depending on experience.

Please refer the Job description for details