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Regional Litigation Manager

4 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Regional Litigation Manager - Full Time, 12 month Fixed Term Opportunity
- Make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki and rangatahi
- Key regional leadership position that looks after the Auckland area based in Grey Lynn.
- Parental leave cover opportunity for 12 months
- Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts

Mō mātou | 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
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As Regional Litigation Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

- Managing, leading and developing a legal team
- Ensuring the delivery of high quality legal advice and advocacy
- Collaborating with the other legal managers to ensure best practice and national consistency
- Risk, finance and resource management
- Stakeholder management - creating trust-based relationships with the judiciary, external counsel, social work staff and others who work with tamariki
- Leading projects of interest and nationwide effect

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What will you bring
- Experience in driving high performance and continuous improvement
- Has a proven history of providing high quality legal advice and advocacy
- Experience in leading others to be their best
- Absolute dedication to the vision and values of Oranga Tamariki
- A commitment to developing the cultural capability of the legal team, particularly in relation to Te Reo and Te Ao Māori
- A qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor with a current practising certificate

Nōu 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 pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close on Monday 26 February 2024
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

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