Legal Support Officer

4 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
Legal Support Officer
- 2-year fixed term opportunity
- Part time 10-15 hours per week
- Wellington based

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
This role includes, but not limited to;
- Supporting management of cases and issues in the areas of mutual legal assistance, extradition, private international law, and working with relevant legal officers to keep them informed of updates
- Managing the register for mutual assistance and extradition requests;
- General administrative responsibilities including the preparation of letters and TPNs, receipt and dispatch of documents across our stakeholder groups.
- Liaising with overseas posts and relevant departments.
- Supporting the Treaty Officer and Treaty Support Officer in the area of international treaty-making
- Support formatting, printing and binding treaty and arrangement texts in preparation for signature
- Assisting with publication of treaties in the New Zealand Treaty Series and presentation to the House of Representatives
- Support responding to treaty-related enquiries from the public and other government agencies
- General legal research and legal assistance for members of Legal Division

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The salary for this role is $52,757 pro-rated, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?
We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

- A good understanding of the basic principles of international law - enrolled in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate very close attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills including competence in the use of Microsoft Excel.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.
If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here
Mō mātou - About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact Sophie Ironside.
To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 9pm on Thursday 12th September 2024.
**Please note**: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

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