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Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment as a Judge of the Employment Court. The position will be a Wellington based role.
To be appointed to the Employment Court a candidate must have held a practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor for at least seven years or otherwise qualify for appointment under section 200 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.
The position will suit someone with a particular interest in, and knowledge of, New Zealand’s employment law.
The criteria for judicial appointment includes:
sound knowledge of the law and experience of its application
qualities of character such as personal honesty and integrity, impartiality, good judgment, and independence
aware of, and sensitive to, the diversity of modern New Zealand society
ability to assist persons to resolve litigation other than by judgment
highly developed oral and written communication skills
litigation and/or hearing management experience
ability to absorb and analyse complex and competing factual and legal material
ability to work hard, efficiently and under pressure
aware of the special characteristics of employment relationships.
The close off for expressions of interest is by 4:00pm Friday 23 October 2026.
If you wish to register your interest in appointment, you can fill in this form: