Solicitor (Lvl 2)
5 days ago
**Solicitor**
Be part of shaping our nation's history
This is an exciting time for Te Arawhiti - the Office for Māori Crown Relations. We're about to enter a new phase for the organisation, taking on a new name, with a strengthened focus on completing historical Treaty settlements and supporting Takutai Moana determinations.
Following Government's decisions last year to transfer the Māori Crown Relations portfolio to Te Puni Kōkiri, we've redesigned Te Arawhiti so it's ready to take on new challenges, while maintaining much of the unique mahi that makes the culture of our organisation so special. It's a great time to join us as we renew and recommit to our kaupapa.
We have a number of opportunities for people who are passionate about the kaupapa, enjoy learning, and achieving tangible outcomes. The work is varied and challenging. With a focus on honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognising Māori rights and interests, you'll work with people who share the same values.
At Te Arawhiti you'll be exposed daily to tikanga Māori, supported and encouraged to develop skills and an understanding of te ao Māori, and experience the personal connections and privilege of resolving historical Treaty claims and supporting the recognition of customary Takutai Moana rights.
**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**
Both Solicitor roles work across a broad variety of mahi. Your primary focus will be supporting Treaty settlement negotiations. You'll also advise on a range of complex public law, policy, and treaty law matters, and participate in cutting-edge litigation relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Takutai Moana (Marine and Coastal Area) Act 2011 and Ngā Rohe Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Act 2019 issues, including instructing the Crown Law Office.
The roles also provide advice to the Tumu Whakarae and leadership of Te Arawhiti.
You will get early opportunities to develop your own significant responsibilities while working alongside and benefitting from the support and guidance of your senior legal peers within the team.
**Mō mātou/**About us**
Te Arawhiti is a Departmental Agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. Our mahi sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work to restore the Crown's relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.
Joining Te Arawhiti and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing. These include:
- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
Te Arawhiti has an employee value proposition, this is defined as a statement of values, rewards, recognition, support and culture you can expect when joining Te Arawhiti. You'll see this attached to the advert above;
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**
The appointing salary for this role will be between $83,562 and $116,273 based on skills and experience.
**Tono mai/Apply**
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