Senior Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Work on significant matters
- Permanent, fulltime position available | Wellington Location
- Salary midpoint of $115,737 - actual salary dependent on your experience.

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Health Legal team works at the cutting edge of public, commercial and medical law issues. The work involves significant matters of relevance to both the health sector and New Zealanders at large. Our team is an outstanding group of professionals committed to the future of healthcare in New Zealand.

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
As a Senior Solicitor you will be responsible for providing providing high-quality, system minded and client-focused legal advice and provide support to the Chief Legal Advisor and Deputy Chief Legal Advisor. This includes undertaking leadership responsibilities within the Team and Ministry, as required, such as leading projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and coaching and supporting staff on a daily basis.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
- Hold or eligible to hold a practising certificate
- Strong background in public law, policy making and legislative development
- Up to date knowledge of NZ Legislation (Official information Act, State Sector Act, Privacy Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Public Finance Act, Employment Relations Act)
- Familiarity with government processes and the machinery of government

Ngā Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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