Senior Solicitor

7 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Te Arawhiti Full time

Te Arawhiti are looking for a Senior Solicitor passionate about their mahi who will be crucial in helping the organisation to achieve its objectives as a Te Tiriti partner. This role is dynamic, challenging and will help lead on ground-breaking litigation.

Ko te tino aro a Te Arawhiti, hei whakahou, hei whakahūrokuroku, hei hangaia hoki te whakawhanaungatanga ki waenganui i te iwi Māori. Ko te whakapākehātanga mō Te Arawhiti, ‘he piriti', ā, he tohu anō hoki tēnei i te piriti kei waenganui i te iwi Māori me te Karauna, i ngā wā ō muri mai, me ngā wā kei mua tonu, me te tawhiti mai i ngā auētanga tai atu ki te whanaungatanga.

Te Arawhiti means ‘the bridge'. This name symbolises the bridge between Māori and the Crown, the past, the present and the future, and the journey from grievance to true Treaty partnership.

They are a small, but dynamic and impactful organisation. Working within a small team gives you a greater opportunity to be seen, be heard and make a real difference to restoring, sustaining and building the Māori Crown relationship each and every day. You will also be developing skills and experience that are in demand right now.

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the Role**

As the Senior Solicitor, you will work across a number of spaces which include:

- Advising on a wide range of complex public law, policy, and treaty law matters
- Participating in cutting-edge litigation relating to Māori Crown Relationship and Te Tiriti issues, including instructing the Crown Law Office
- Providing strategic support and advice to the Chief Executive, Leadership and Management groups
- Supporting the development and mentoring the Solicitors within the Legal team

Reporting to the Chief Legal Adviser, you will have a high level of trust and be self-led. It is important you are keen to develop your cultural competency, and Te Arawhiti will support by providing te reo Māori courses, attending noho marae, and internal capability networks.

Te Arawhiti promote flexible working, so you can work from home up to two days per week.

**He pūkenga tou | Skills and Experience**
- A senior lawyer with 5+ PQE
- Experience public law and litigation is ideal
- An understanding of the principles of te Tiriti and experience engaging with iwi
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Good problem-solver and confident in your abilities

**Tono mai | How to Apply**

Te Arawhiti are looking for a Senior Solicitor passionate about their mahi who will be crucial in helping the organisation to achieve its objectives as a Te Tiriti partner. This role is dynamic, challenging and will help lead on ground-breaking litigation.



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