Team Manager

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, 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.

Team Manager - Litigation Team
- Full time, permanent position
- Location: National Office, Wellington

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to join our busy and collaborative legal management team. This role reports directly to the Deputy Chief Legal Advisor.

What will you do?
This is a challenging and rewarding role and you will lead and manage teams/pools of legal staff to deliver Legal Services to the Ministry. You will work collegially with other Team Managers, Deputy Chief Legal Advisors and the Legal Operations Manager, to deliver effective and efficient legal services, and assist in providing strategic leadership across MSD Legal.
The team currently has seven staff in three locations. The Litigation team advises on the Ministry's response to Historic abuse litigation, social security litigation, privacy litigation, human rights complaints and litigation, Inquiries and complex social security issues. The role does not involve Court advocacy as Crown Law is instructed.

About you

You will be a qualified barrister and solicitor with a current practising certificate.
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience providing leadership of a legal or other professional team at a senior level, with the ability to contribute as a member of a senior management team.
You will have a sound knowledge (or proven ability to quickly obtain) of Public Law, Welfare, Privacy and Official Information laws as well as other areas of law relevant to the Ministry's business and an ability to mentor people in these along with providing legal advice at a senior level within a large and complex organisation. You will also have a strategic focus with strong analytical skills and an awareness and understanding of Treaty obligations and Partnership issues:

- Tika me te pono - We do the right thing with integrity. You will see yourself succeed in the role with your sound judgement and proven credibility, integrity and professionalism.
- Manaaki - We care about the wellbeing and success of our people. Your excellent people management skills will help to lead, motivate and manage a team of professional, driven high-performing experts.
- Mahi Tahi - We work together, making a difference for communities. With your relationship management skills - able to establish, build and maintain effective relationships with internal clients and colleagues to ensure quality legal advice is delivered.
- Whānau - We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place. Your excellent relationship and people management skills contribute to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected.

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.

**Applications close**: Thursday 29th February.

**Salary range**: $130,924.00 - $194,386.00


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