Solicitor
5 days ago
**Solicitor - Permanent Wellington**
- Wellington Based in National Office
- Opportunity to help make a real difference
- No time recording or fee targets
- Plenty of people engagement and across a variety of areas of law
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive team environment and management
The National Office legal team at Oranga Tamariki is experienced, strategic, agile and focused on outcomes. The team's work has been recognised through being a finalist in the 2022 ILANZ public sector in-house team of the year award and a Solicitor-General commendation at the Government Legal Network Awards 2024.
**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**
Our Legal Services team has positions available for a Solicitor to join our dynamic and agile legal team. Previous experience is desirable but not required.
- Commercial and Procurement
- Treaty
- Litigation management
- Claims
- Providing advice to operational and frontline personnel
Applicants will be expected to provide advice in a range of areas of law. We provide strategic advice across all areas of our service.
The National Office team is one of seven legal teams within Oranga Tamariki, with the other six teams focusing on supporting social work and proceedings in the Family Court. Working collectively, our lawyers support Oranga Tamariki to achieve the goal of all tamariki being in loving whānau and communities where Oranga can be realised.
**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What will you bring**
- You will have been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand and have (or be eligible for) a practicing certificate;
- You are driven by a desire to ensure all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities
- You are committed to helping us honour our treaty commitments to Māori to improve long-term outcomes
- You thrive in a job where no day is the same but each day your mahi matters
- You are committed to continuing your own Te Ao Māori development and cultural competence
- You have an understanding of relevant areas of law and/or a genuine passion and interest to work in this area;
- You have excellent communication, digital and written skills;
- You are a 'straight up' person who is honest, transparent and keeps your word. You are a team player and enjoy collaborating with others;
**Nōu te rourou| What's in it for you**
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,000 and $86,000 per annum, dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**
- If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol_
**Applications Close: 11.30pm Thursday 7th November 2024
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