Senior Solicitor

6 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Fixed Term - 12 Months Hours: Full Time Location: Wellington Business Group: Legal Branch: Maori, Strategy and Performance | Te Urungi Salary: $107,700 - $144,900
Mō te tūnga / About the role
We are looking for a senior solicitor to join the Legal Services team at Te Tari Taiwhenua (Department of Internal Affairs). The Legal Services Team is made of two teams - the Policy and Regulatory Legal Team and the Commercial and Corporate Legal team. This role is for a 12-month fixed term senior solicitor in the Policy and Regulatory Legal Team.
Our mahi at Te Tari Taiwhenua spans across so many areas, your day will never be the same. We advise on matters focusing on gambling, digital safety, anti-money laundering, local government, charities, and citizenships just to name a few. You can find the full legislation portfolio that Te Tari Taiwhenua administers here.
In this role you will work closely with policy colleagues across a range of portfolios, including supporting the Water Services reform. You will provide legal advice throughout the development of policy, issue drafting instructions and liaise with Parliamentary Counsel Office, and generally support the progress of legislation through the legislation making process.
Ngā pūmanawatanga oū / What you will bring

**Ideally, you will bring to this role**:

- proven legislative development experience and the ability to switch between being a high-level policy thinker and being detail-focused reviewer of legislation;
- preferably some experience advising on operational and regulatory matters;
- great written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor advice for the audience;
- strong relationship management skills and the ability to influence others;
- passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge and expertise with others;
- 5 years or more PQE;
- a current practicing certificate or the ability to hold one.

Nōu te rourou/ What's in it for you?

**In this role you**:

- can have a flexible working arrangement;
- will enjoy meaningful mahi with a lot of variety;
- will have a great deal of autonomy while having access to support and development opportunities;
- will work with a tight-knit team of lawyers who are passionate about their work but also like to have a good laugh;
We are also committed in supporting our rōia Māori by encouraging participation in Te Kura Huna and joining Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa. Te Tari Taiwhenua also has a large Tangata Whenua Network which provides valuable support for our kaimahi.
Mō mātou / About us
Working at Te Tari Taiwhenua, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
The Legal Services Team sits in Te Urungi (Māori, Strategy and Performance branch), which supports the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team by providing organisational governance that enables Te Tari Taiwhenua to navigate towards a successful future. Te Urungi, refers to a rudder or steering paddle of a waka and reinforces the role our Branch plays within Te Tari Taiwhenua.
Te Tari Taiwhenua is committed to working effectively with Māori and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are privileged to have the role and responsibility of holding and protecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the National Library of New Zealand.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all kaimahi have equal access.

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