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Description
Our Ngā Ratonga Ture tīma | Legal Services Team is looking for a Poutoko Ture Mātāmua | Senior Solicitor. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington, this role supports and reports to our Manager Legal Services. You will be providing legal advice primarily on matters relating to:
- Legislation administered by Te Puni Kōkiri
- Contracts and other legal documentation
- Law reform initiatives, policy projects and programme initiatives
- Representing Te Puni Kōkiri on inter departmental and other fora on matters that involve Te Puni Kōkiri
- Assisting with the administration and monitoring of Māori Trust Boards and other legislative entities administered by Te Puni Kōkiri.
- Treaty settlements, post settlement legislation, significant settlement matters and legal issues in the context of the Māori Crown Relationship
- Ministerial powers and responsibilities.
- Legal and legislative compliance.
The likely appointment range is $124,242 - $138,046, based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $124,242 - $165,657 with a mid-point of $138,046.
Mōu | About you
Resilient and dedicated, you are a candidate that has a passion for working with and understands the significant issues prevalent in the area of Māori Affairs, Treaty settlements and Māori Crown relationships. You will have:
- A law degree and are eligible to hold a practicing certificate.
- At least 5 years legal experience as a solicitor
- A working knowledge of the legal implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Treaty settlements and settlement legislation
- Experience in the area of Crown Māori relationships, iwi engagement and the various relational arrangements the Crown has with iwi Maori
- Strong networks across the public sector and iwi Māori organisations
- High standards of analytical, written and oral communication
- Ability to provide accurate and relevant legal advice.
- A good understanding of tikanga and te ao Māori.
Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of Te Wero, Manaakitanga, He Toa Takitini and Ture Tangata.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including:
- A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
- Medical insurance discounts
- Flexible working options
- In house te reo Māori training
- Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.
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We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.
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