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Kaitohutohu ā‐ture Solicitor

2 months ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
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  • Supportive and dynamic team
  • Flexible working to support your worklife balance


Our purpose - He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation - be part of this exciting journey.

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About the roles

It's an exciting time to join the Ministry as it leads comprehensive environmental reform, including the Resource Management Act, and responds to Climate Change.

Our organisation is growing and we are continuing to strengthen our team to ensure the successful delivery of key work programmes that support our Statement of Intent
We are looking for a driven and experienced Solicitor to join our Legal Team on a permanent basis.

As a Solicitor you will provide legal advice across the Ministry's broader work programmes, as well as providing advice on a wide range of statutory and corporate functions.

You will deliver advice in a range of formats to a range of clients, including internal leaders and Ministers.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in the role you will need:

  • law degree
- a current NZLS practising certificate (or current eligibility to obtain one)
- some experience in public law or legislative reform
- excellent communication skills, both oral and written, which enable you to deal effectively with key stakeholder relationships
- a proven ability to effectively handle competing priorities and tight time frames
- commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $87,534 to $106,096 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
- a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
- agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as 'One MfE'
- generous leave entitlements
- active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
- opportunities for development and education.


Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Mō mātou | About us
The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.
A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success.

We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua.

We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work.

We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our Māori capability strategy.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.


Rā Katinga | Applications close:
Monday 24th April 2023

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