Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission has fixed term law clerk vacancies to cover the 2027 academic year and the summer period in 2026-2027. The positions will be:

• one part-time Law Clerk vacancy up to 10 hours per week during the 2027 academic year from 22 February 2027 to 8 November 2027 (or as otherwise agreed)
• up to two Law Clerks full-time during the 2026-2027 summer period from 9 November 2026 to 12 February 2027 (or as otherwise agreed).

Each clerk will work closely with the Commission’s legal and policy advisers. The work will be varied, and you will gain valuable experience on the wide range of legal and policy issues the Commission deals with.

The Law Commission’s current work programme includes automated decision-making by government, review of the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003 and directors’ duties and liabilities. However, subject matter knowledge is not a prerequisite for the role.

You will need to be an LLB student in your third or subsequent year, with sound research skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and a real interest in the development of law. You will have a high degree of familiarity with the New Zealand Law Style Guide and an ability to produce accurate work. Knowledge of te ao Māori and te reo Māori is desirable.

Please download the Law Clerk - Job Description for your reference

To apply: please send your CV, academic transcript and a brief covering letter to employment@lawcom.govt.nz

Applications close on Friday 14 August 2026 at 5:00pm

We expect to be interviewing between 24 August and 4 September 2026.

To be considered for a position at the Commission you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and may be required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Check.