Intermediate Solicitor

Join a high performing legal team that embraces challenges, tackles complex issues, and enjoys working together in a time of innovation and evolution
- Bring your legal expertise and relationship building skills to our growing litigation team and work on a wide range of litigation matters involving Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections
- Advise our large operational organisation with a unique role in New Zealand's public life, to make good decisions and learn from its challenges

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

The Legal Services Unit works to identify and manage legal risks so that Ara Poutama can achieve its goals to improve public safety, reduce reoffending and reduce the overrepresentation of Maori. United by a strong set of values, we are reflective, insightful and proud to work in the justice system. We are always thinking about how we can make improvements to the way we work, how we support our colleagues and make more impact in our organisation.

Solicitors in our litigation team manage legal claims and proceedings, and we aim to ensure that we identify opportunities to strengthen process and decision making along the way.

As an Intermediate Solicitor you will work in a busy team on a wide range of litigation matters, including judicial review, civil claims coronial inquests, and proceedings before Tribunals and Courts. You will also advise on post detention orders and the exercise of public powers with significant impact on the people we manage, and community safety. Your work will contribute directly to the Department's core outcomes.

This is a great opportunity to deepen your litigation experience in a meaningful public service context. You'll be supported to grow your expertise, collaborate with senior lawyers, and contribute to a high-performing, purpose-driven team.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

**Successful applicants will bring**:

- Demonstrated experience in litigation and public service.
- High professional standards, sound judgement, and a commitment to the rule of law.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships.
- Resilience, integrity, and a collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn and contribute to team development.
- An analytical and enquiring mind, supported by an understanding of Ara Poutama's role and strategic direction.

**Nga painga | The benefits**

The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Mo matou | About us**

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

**Applications close on: Sunday 14**th** September