Senior Solicitor

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Vacancy 2024/18aPoutoko Ture Matua | Senior SolicitorTe Iho | Corporate ServicePermanent / Fulltime
- Wellington
**Salary Range**: $119,221 - $138,406
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi Culture is thriving, the people are well
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our newly established team. This is a Wellington based role.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the roleLegal work for Manatū Taonga is hugely varied and interesting, and includes public and administrative law, privacy and official information, contract and commercial law, policy development and law reform, intellectual property law, competition law, resource management law, litigation, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi related issues. As well as strong internal relationships we work closely with our Crown entities and other funded agencies.
This is an opportunity to be part of our small and friendly Te Pae Tāuhu - Legal & Compliance team, with a particular focus on supporting the development and implementation of government policy and legislation relevant to the arts, culture and heritage sectors. This opportunity includes supporting the legislative processes relating to media policy reforms.
Kōrero mōu | About youYou will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a small and agile team. Your creativity, sound judgment and analytical skills will pave the way for you in this role. Excellent communication skills, initiative and the ability to work to deadlines are essential. You need to have the confidence to lead legal support to internal clients on a daily basis.
You must hold, or be eligible to hold, a current legal practising certificate. At least five years + post admission experience as a lawyer is preferred. However less PQE will be considered.
Experience in providing legal advice on Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and working with iwi, public law, and/or in drafting and reviewing contracts would be particularly useful for this role. Understanding of the public sector and Crown entities would be helpful.
You will have the ability and confidence to lead the provision of legal support to internal client groups and experience in some of the areas relevant to this role.
Me pēhea te tono | How to applyFor the position descritpion, more information about the role and to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website
Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description.
Applications close 5pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024
Āheinga | EligibilityIf you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand in order to work for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

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