Regional Legal Manager
2 months ago
Permanent, Full Time Role
- Wellington Location
- Flexible Work Opportunities
- Make a Difference For Tamariki, Rangatahi and Whānau
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
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Regional Legal Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing, leading and developing a team of lawyers based in Wellington and the Upper South Island
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal advice and advocacy across the region.
- Collaborating with other legal managers and people leaders to ensure best practice and national consistency
- Risk and resource management
- Stakeholder management - creating trust-based relationships with the judiciary, external counsel, social work staff, Regional management and others who work with tamariki
- Spearheading projects of interest and nationwide effect
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
- Experience in driving high performance and continuous improvement
- Experience is preferable in a leadership and/or management role
- 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 practicing certificate is mandatory.
- Full driver's license is mandatory
- Preferable that you have experience in litigation and/or family law and are familiar with the Justice system and the mechanisms of Government
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We provide an interesting and rewarding career with flexible working opportunities and a committed and supportive team environment where we thrive to make a difference. Whilst you will be responsible for a region, we work as "one legal team" across the motu.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
**Applications close**: 5pm Friday 6 September 2024
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