Lawyers, Policy and Legislation Team, Msd Legal

3 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Lawyers, Policy and Legislation Team, MSD Legal - Permanent
3 x Full time, Permanent positions
**Location**: National Office, Wellington
Put your legal skills and experience to work, helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong, and independent.
We are seeking three enthusiastic lawyers with high levels of integrity and professionalism to join our supportive and collegial Policy and Legislation team, in providing quality legal services for the Ministry of Social Development.
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
As a Lawyer in the Policy and Legislation Team, you will focus on providing public law advice and supporting operational and policy change. This includes policy development, regulatory and legislative reform, drafting of secondary legislation and contributing to the drafting of primary legislation. You may also contribute to work done in other parts of the MSD Legal team.
Experience in the Government Legal Network, or a familiarity with social security law is preferred. However, strong applicants without the relevant experience will be considered.
The permanent lawyer role involves working collaboratively with other Lawyers, Senior Lawyers and the Ministry's Principal Legislative Counsel.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
**Our ideal lawyer**:

- has experience supporting policy and legislation development in the public service
- provides clear legal advice on complex issues
- enjoys working collaboratively and has excellent relationship building skills
- has a current practising certificate or the ability to immediately obtain one
- at least 1 year post qualification experience

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou
- We are committed to providing you with a positive work environment and you will work with like-minded people who want to get great results for New Zealanders.
- We focus on the growth and development of our staff.
- We care about the wellness of our people, and you will join an inclusive and fun environment where we celebrate achievements and prioritise development.
- Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working.

Our Core Values | Whanonga pono
Manaaki - We care about the wellbeing and success of people
Mahi tahi - We work together, making a difference for communities
Whanau - We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
Tika me te pono - We do the right thing with integrity
Position Description
**Salary range**: $89,622.00 - $108,622.00
How to apply
**Note**: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
**Closing date**: Sunday, 6 October 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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