Senior Lawyer
2 weeks ago
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Senior Lawyer -Litigation Team - PermanentLocation:
National Office, Wellington
Put your legal skills and experience to work, helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
We are looking for a senior lawyer to join our supportive and cooperative team and provide quality legal services for the Ministry of Social Development.
The initial focus of this Senior Lawyer role will be to advise on the legal aspects of claims of historic abuse in state care.
This role does not include Court advocacy as Crown Law is instructed, but some familiarity with court processes and litigation management is desirable.
Our Senior Lawyers must:
- Build great working relationships
- Provide clear legal advice on complex issues
- Coach, mentor and develop Lawyers
- Support team working
- Hold a current New Zealand practising certificate (or be eligible to hold one)
Position Description
How to apply
Note:
Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
Closing date:
Sunday, 8 January 2023
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.
We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
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