Junior Solicitor
7 months ago
Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives. Mō te tūnga | About the role Reporting to the Chief Legal Advisor you will contribute directly to the successful operations of the legal team. The team is responsible for providing guidance and operational advice in relation to housing legislation (eg. the Residential Tenancies Act), grant funding, contracting, privacy and development of policy and legislation, as well as the Ministry's corporate business. This is a varied role that encompasses operational and public law advice, with the opportunity to work on commercial transactions and the development of legislation. You will be responsible for providing high-quality, timely, accurate and practical legal advice in a dynamic context and in a variety of forms, ranging from opinions to oral advice through to training clients. You will take the lead on some assignments and projects while contributing to the team's overall programme of work. The salary range for this Wellington based role is $71,102 - $86,902 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution. Ō wheako, ō pukenga'| About you
- Junior level solicitor with previous work experience
- Holds or entitled to hold a practising certificate
- Takes a calm and considered approach to others and your work
- Is a clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal
- Is a team player and comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders
- Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the cultural values of different ethnic groups generally, and Tangata Whenua in particular
- Interest in the political decision-making process, and the parliamentary legislative process
Mō mātou | About us
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Government's lead advisor on housing and urban development. HUD delivers the Government's programme to address homelessness, increase public and private housing supply, make existing homes warmer and healthier, make housing affordable for people to rent and buy, and lead quality urban development strategies to create thriving communities. What we can offer you:
- Flexible working to give work/life balance
- Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
- Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
- Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
- Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
- We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
- Annual salary increase
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