Solicitor
4 weeks ago
1x Permanent position available from 24th April 2025
- Based in Manukau
- Opportunity to help make a real difference
- Supportive team environment and management
- No time recording or fee targets
- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive salary for Solicitor starting from $77,886 to $86,082, depending on experience
**Mo te tunga| About the role**
In this fast-paced, exciting role you will play a key role providing legal advice and advocacy services to Social Workers and other staff. Your work will involve significant courtroom time conducting litigation on behalf of Oranga Tamariki, with a focus on ensuring good outcomes for tamariki and their wh nau.
The key work occurs outside of the courtroom - advising and collaborating. This is a role where your relationships in the community will enable you to work collectively to make a positive difference for our tamariki.
**Ng pumanawatanga ou | What will you bring**
- You will have been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand and have (or be eligible for) a practicing certificate
- You are driven by a desire to ensure all tamariki are in loving wh nau and communities
- You are committed to helping us honour our treaty commitments to M ori to improve long-term outcomes
- You thrive in a job where no day is the same but each day your mahi matters
- You are committed to continuing your own Te Ao M ori development and cultural competence
- You have a sound understanding of either family or criminal (youth justice) law or have a genuine passion and interest to work in this area
- You have excellent communication, digital and written skills;
- You are a 'straight up' person who is honest, transparent and keeps your word. You are a team player and enjoy collaborating with others
- A clean drivers license and ability to use Oranga Tamariki vehicles to travel within region
**Mo m tou | About us**
Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
We put **Tamariki** first
We believe **Aroha** is vital
We respect the **Mana** of people
We are **Tika** and **Pono**
We value **Whakapapa**
We recognise that **Oranga** is a journey
Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving wh nau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.
**Nou te rourou| What's in it for you**
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.
This is an opportunity for your governance talent and expertise to make a real difference for tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa.
**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply**
- If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol_
**Applications Close: Monday 3**rd** March 2025
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