Solicitor - Employment

5 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Solicitor - Employment at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)Develop your expertise in a dynamic, complex public sector environment.Work with a supportive team focused on fair, impactful employment solutions.Permanent full-time position, based in our National Office in Wellington.Nga kawenga | About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join our team, working on a diverse range of employment and industrial relations matters within the public sector.
This role offers exposure to challenging work, including individual and collective employment matters, and requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
You'll be working alongside experienced professionals who can support your development, while also having the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and make meaningful contributions.
If you have a growth mindset and share our values, along with the following skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you:
Experience in employment law or public sector legal workStrong knowledge of the Employment Relations Act and related ER Legislation, the Public Service Act, the Official Information Act and the Privacy ActSolid understanding of the requirements of the 'good employer' principle, relevant employment and other legislation and professional HR standards and practiceProven ability to engage stakeholders and provide clear, practical legal adviceSound understanding of The Treaty / Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it applies to Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) and our mahiThe midpoint of the salary range is $91,234 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $77,549- $109,481 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required.
If you have any questions please contact: ******
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)

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