Lawyer, Litigation Team, Wellington, Permanent
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.
Lawyer, Litigation Team, Wellington, PermanentPermanent Position
Location:
Wellington Central
Put your legal skills and experience to work, helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
We are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to join our supportive and cooperative team and provide quality legal services for the Ministry of Social Development.
About the RoleThe initial focus of this role is to work with a senior lawyer to support the Ministry's Alignment team. This advisory role involves collaboratively working on the resolution of complex social security problems. You will need excellent statutory interpretation skills and a desire to understand the Ministry's legislation, policies, practices, and systems.
In MSD Legal, working across teams is encouraged and lawyers are encouraged to develop expertise in the Ministry's broader legal work.
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)
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.
MSD Values
Manaaki - We care about the wellbeing and success of people
Mahi tahi - We work together, making a difference for communities
Whanau - We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
Tika me te pono - We do the right thing with integrity
Position Description
Remuneration
The Lawyer role has a salary range of $83,011 to $101,458 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:
Wednesday, 12 April 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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