- A unique in-house intermediate lawyer position.
- Dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Small collegial team with development opportunities.
E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki. Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa. So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.
Te Tumu Paeroa is an independent professional trustee organisation that assists the Māori Trustee to carry out its statutory roles, functions and responsibilities, and thereby protects and enhances Māori land – for now and generations to come.
As a Corporate Lawyer (Property) in Te Tumu Paeroa’s legal team, you will identify and manage legal risks, and provide high-quality legal advice across a range of areas including Māori land law, trusts law, estates, landlord and tenant, conveyancing, general property, commercial and contract, resource management, legislative compliance, and opinions, as well as litigation and dispute management including appearances as counsel.
Te Tumu Paeroa’s legal team is small and collegial, and provides legal support and advice to the wider Te Tumu Paeroa whānau. The work is varied, dynamic and fast-paced, and provides the opportunity to build on and develop your legal skills across a range of disciplines in a great environment.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Two to four years post-admission experience, gained in-house or in private practice
- A current NZLS practising certificate
- Proven experience in the following areas of law: landlord and tenant, conveyancing and general property
- Preferably experience in one or more of the following areas: Māori land law, trusts law, estates law, commercial and contract law, or litigation and dispute management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding judgement and attention to detail and
- An affinity and respect for tikanga Māori
This role is based in Te Tumu Paeroa’s head office in Wellington and will require travel from time-to-time.
Entry to New Zealand from all countries remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. You may only apply for this role if you have the right to work in New Zealand. For information about New Zealand work or residence visas, please visit www.immigration.govt.nz
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 18 November 2021
APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE: BH-8530
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Ella Guy on 04 550 8000
