Principal Solicitor

3 weeks ago

Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters Full time

Provide a leadership role in relation to multiple policy & legislative projects of varying complexities.
Working at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) | Te Tari Taiwhenua, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
DIA administers a large and diverse legislation portfolio which is outlined here: More information about DIA, and what the Department does, can be found at Legal Team sits in the Te Urungi - Maori, Strategy and Performance Branch. It is a small branch with a big job - providing direction, oversight and leadership across the department around te Tiriti settlements and relationships with iwi, risk assurance, project governance, legal, communications and strategic planning.
Mo tenei turanga | About this role As a Principal Solicitor you will report to the Manager, Policy & Regulatory. In this role you will:
Provide a technical leadership and mentoring role in relation to multiple policy and legislative projects of different sizes and complexityWork with the Manager and wider team to support advice on legislative design and practiceTake the lead in supporting the development and implementation of legislation to achieve the Government's Local Water Done Well policyBuild effective and robust professional relationships with clients and external stakeholdersShare knowledge and experience with others on the team and clients through mentoring and coaching DIA offer flexible working arrangements, meaningful work with a lot of variety, and you will have a great deal of autonomy while having access to support and development opportunities. You will work with a tight-knit team of lawyers who are passionate about their work but also like to have a good laugh. You will have opportunities to speak and learn te reo Maori and connect with tuakana Maori in their Te Urungi Branch and through Te Tari Taiwhenua's tangata whenua network.
We're happy to receive applications for this role if you're looking for full-time, part-time, secondment or other flexible working arrangements. Mohou ake | About you DIA are looking for someone who:
has solid legislative development experience and understands the challenge and time pressures that come with these types of projectsexperience in advising on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to supporting He Whainga Amorangi (Crown-Maori capability framework), DIA's Te Aka Taiwhenua Strategy and te reo Maoriis capable of switching between being a high-level policy thinker and being detail-focused reviewer of legislationis excited about working alongside policy teams helping to design quality legislation and support legislation to progress through Parliamentis passionate about mentoring and sharing their knowledge and expertise with othersNew Zealand qualified lawyerholds a current practicing certificate or the ability to hold one. Tono inianei | Apply Now Working at DIA, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
They are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. They recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. DIA are committed to creating a workplace where all kaimahi have equal access. If you require any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please let our consultants know.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference and want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team, we encourage you to apply today Applications close 5pm, Thursday, 7 November 2024. Robert Walters is exclusively managing the recruitment of this position alongside DIA. For a confidential discussion, please contact Apryl Burgess - +******** or (email protected) Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact the above Consultant.

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