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If you wish to register your interest in appointment as a District or Environment Court Judge you can fill in this form:
Expression of interest form [PDF, 108 KB]
or you can read more about it in this booklet:
Judicial appointments information booklet [PDF, 360 KB]
If you wish to register your interest in appointment as a High Court Judge or Associate Judge you can fill in this form:
Expression of interest form [PDF, 328 KB]
or you can read more about the protocol here:
Appointments protocol [PDF, 143 KB].
Work with a range of different people to resolve disputes relating to the sale of motor vehicles.
For more information about this role, please see the position description: Motor Vehicles Disputes Tribunal - Adjudicator(external link)
Apply here: https://jobs.mbie.govt.nz/job-invite/14790/(external link)
Applications close at 11.59pm on 17 March 2024.
Expressions of interests are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Principal Tenancy Adjudicator under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The primary function of the Tribunal is to deal with disputes between tenants and landlords over a wide range of matters affecting residential property. The appointee will be responsible for ensuring the orderly and expeditious discharge of the business of the Tenancy Tribunal throughout New Zealand.
The Principal Tenancy Adjudicator is appointed by the Governor-General on the joint recommendation of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Housing. Appointment is for up to five years but may be renewed.
Section 67 of the Act requires the Principal Tenancy Adjudicator to have held a practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court for at least five years, or an equivalent qualification.
Expression of Interest Form [DOC, 59 KB]
Position Description [DOCX, 32 KB]
Applicants should complete the Expression of Interest form and email or post it, together with current curriculum vitae and covering letter summarising how they meet the criteria for appointment to:
Email: General.OLC@justice.govt.nz
Post:
Ministry of Justice
SX 10088
WELLINGTON
Attention – Wayne Newall
The closing date for expressions of interest is 5 pm Friday 5 April 2024.
The Minister of Justice is seeking expressions of interest from persons resident in the Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin regions who wish to be considered for the role of part-time Lay Member of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal.
The Tribunal hears and determines professional disciplinary charges laid against a legal or conveyancing practitioner; applications to have persons restored to the roll or register of practitioners, or to allow their employment by a practitioner; appeals against a refusal to issue a practising certificate to a practitioner; and, various associated applications, including orders affecting non-practitioner employees of practitioners.
Lay members cannot be on the register of Conveyancers or on the roll of Barristers and Solicitors.
Applicants should complete the Expression of Interest form and post or email it, together with a current curriculum vitae and covering letter summarising how they meet the criteria for appointment to:
Ministry of Justice
SX 10088
WELLINGTON
Attention – Chris Flaus
Expressions of interest close 4 p.m. on Friday 5 April 2024
Expressions of interests are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Chairperson of the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal.
The functions of the Tribunal are set out in s.102 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (the Act) and are —
The Chairperson is appointed by The Minister of Justice for a term of up to five years, that term may be renewed.
Section 100 of the Act requires the Chairperson to be a barrister or solicitor with not less than 7 years’ legal experience.
Expression of Interest Form [DOC, 61 KB]
Position Description [DOC, 64 KB]
Applicants should complete the Expression of Interest form and email or post it, together with current curriculum vitae and covering letter summarising how they meet the criteria for appointment to:
Email: General.OLC@justice.govt.nz
Post:
Ministry of Justice
SX 10088
WELLINGTON
Attention – Wayne Newall
The closing date for expressions of interest is 5pm on Friday 29 March 2024.
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