Work on major legal issues at Te Tai Ōhanga

• Work at the forefront of issues that matter for New Zealanders
• We embrace flexible working (including part-time workers or workers from outside Wellington who may wish to work remotely on a permanent basis)
  
  

We are looking for four (4x) Poutoko Ture Mātāmua (Senior Solicitors) to support Te Puna Rōia (the Legal team) at Te Tai Ōhanga (the Treasury).

We are looking for Senior Solicitors with experience across a wide variety of practice areas, including any of the below (it is not necessary to have experience in all areas listed):

• Knowledge (or a commitment to build knowledge) in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, He Whāinga Amorangi (Crown-Māori capability framework) and te reo Māori
• Experience in commercial law and/or corporate law
• Experience in banking law or advising on financial transactions
• Experience in public law and advising on administrative decision-making powers
  
  

Mō te tūnga me Te Puna Rōia | About the role and the Treasury Legal Team

Te Tai Ōhanga is the government's lead economic and financial advisor. Our vision is to be a world leading Treasury working towards higher living standards for New Zealanders.

Te Puna Rōia (the Legal team) contributes to the Treasury's vision by providing robust and solutions-focused legal advice to effectively manage legal risk and implement projects. The Legal team works closely with policy and operational teams across the department to advise on a range of public and commercial law issues.

The Poutoko Ture Mātāmua (Senior Solicitor) has a strategic level of responsibility in the Te Puna Rōia to provide general legal advice and services for Te Tai Ōhanga

Te Puna Rōia (the Legal team)'s work is very diverse and you will support internal clients on a wide range of issues. The type of work you will typically do includes:

• Provision of oral and written advice on various matters, in particular, including:

  • Legislation that the Treasury administers
  • The activities and statutory obligations of Ministers, the Treasury, Crown-owned companies and Crown entities
  • Commercial transactions and advice to support the New Zealand Capital Markets Directorate and New Zealand Export Credit functions within the Treasury
  • The Crown-Māori relationship and its implications for the Treasury's work.

• Advising on general contracting and procurement processes

• Assisting on a wide range of legal matters relevant to Te Tai Ohanga's mahi
  
  

He kōrero mōu | About You

Te Puna Rōia work right across Te Tai Ōhanga's work programme on a wide variety of legal issues. We are seeking Poutoko Ture Mātāmua (Senior Solicitors) across a wide variety of practice areas:

Essential qualifications / experience:

• Law degree
• Hold, or eligible to hold, a practicing certificate
• Experience providing legal advice on complex matters
• Effective and proactive communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi and / or a commitment to build Te Tiriti competency and te Reo Māori capability
• A strong focus on client service, problem-solving and solutions
• The ability to play a role coaching and supervising more junior team members (including at times peer reviewing their advice)
• Willingness to get involved in a variety of work
• Ability to meet the criteria required to hold a NZ Government security clearance
• At least five years' experience as a lawyer
  
  

Additional other relevant technical experience would include (it is not necessary to have all of the below):

• Experience in public law and advising on administrative decision-making powers
• Experience in commercial law and/or corporate law
• Experience in banking law or advising on financial transactions
• Knowledge working with government processes and the parliamentary system for the passage of legislation
• Familiarity with the provisions of the Public Finance Act 1989 and the underlying policy and practical applications of the Act
  
  

Working at Te Puna Rōia at Te Tai Ōhanga:

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us to support Te Tai Ōhanga's work towards increasing higher living standards for New Zealanders. We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We also want to provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported.

Here are some ways we encourage representation of the population we serve:

• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours (including the ability to work remotely from outside Wellington on a permanent basis)
• Opportunities to develop your te reo Māori
• Connection with Te Puna Aronui and tuakana Māori internally within Te Tai Ōhanga
• Employee networks to support colleagues, including working parent, rainbow and cultural networks
  
  

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

Applications close 5 pm Tuesday 7 September.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and applications must be made online.

For further information please contact Yi Nicholl ([email protected]), Tumu Rōia Tuarua me Kaiwhakahaere Rōia (Deputy Treasury Solicitor & Manager), Legal.