Lawyer, Litigation Team

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

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.

Lawyer, Litigation Team - Wellington based

Put your legal skills and experience to work, helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.

We are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer with a high level of integrity and professionalism to join our supportive and collegial team, in providing quality legal services for the Ministry of Social Development.

About the Role

This permanent role involves working collaboratively with other Lawyers and Senior Lawyers to manage social security litigation, human rights complaints, assist with the Ministry's response to Inquiries and to provide legal advice on social security issues.

The role does not involve Court advocacy as Crown Law is instructed.
You'll join an inclusive environment where we celebrate achievements and prioritise development. Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working.

Our ideal Lawyer will:

- build great working relationships
- provide clear legal advice on complex issues
- exercise good judgment
- support team working
- have post qualification experience and hold a current New Zealand practising certificate (or be eligible to hold one)

If this sounds like it might be for you, we'd love to hear from you.
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, 19 February 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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