Intermediate Solicitor

6 days ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Work on significant public law litigation matters involving the Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa).
- Advise a large operational organisation that plays a unique and important role in New Zealand's public life and is working to achieve transformative change for people and their whānau.
- Join a supportive and collegial team that embraces challenges, grapples with and advises on a wide range of important issues, and has fun while doing so.

Ngā kawenga | About the role
Does the opportunity to work on a breadth of challenging issues and test your thinking in a collegial and fast-paced environment where ideas and advice find real world implications excite you?
As a member of the wider legal team, you will be working to help Ara Poutama deliver on its strategy - Hōkai Rangi - which is focused on the pursuit of oranga, the wellbeing of people; to help ensure government according to law; to keep communities safe and to change lives.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
**Successful applicants will bring**:

- Demonstrated experience in litigation and public service
- High professional standards and a commitment to the rule of law
- Resilience, a sense of humour, and integrity
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships
- An analytical and enquiring mind, supported by an understanding of Ara Poutama's role and strategic direction

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The mid point of the salary range is $103,678 and the full range (85%-120%) is $88,127 $124,414. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
**Applications close on**: Monday 14th October



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