Senior Lawyer, Wellington

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.

Senior Lawyer, Wellington - Permanent
Permanent opportunity

Location:
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 focus of this Senior Lawyer role is to provide legal support for the Ministry's Alignment team. This involves advising staff and senior management on the resolution of complex social security problems. You will need excellent statutory interpretation skills and sound knowledge of the Ministry's legislation, policies, practices, and systems.

In MSD Legal, working across teams is encouraged and senior lawyers are expected to develop expertise in the Ministry's broader legal work.


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)
You'll join an inclusive and fun environment where we will celebrate your achievements and prioritise your development. Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working.

Position Description

Remuneration

The Senior Lawyer role has a salary range of $100,014 to $150,022 dependent on experience.

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 March 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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