Senior Legal Adviser | Kaitohu Ture Matua
- 1 x Full-Time position - Auckland or Wellington based
- 1 x 12 month Fixed term/Secondment position
- Salary Band 5: $109,901 - $148,629
About the Human Rights Commission:
The Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand's National Human Rights Institution. We promote human rights for all/whakamana tangata. We work for a free, fair, safe and just Aotearoa New Zealand, where diversity is valued, and human dignity and rights are respected. The Commission seeks to work in a Tiriti-based way, and we value skills and knowledge to support that approach, including understanding of Te Ao Māori. We are committed to building diversity, cultural competence, accessibility and inclusion in our workplace.
Our values:
Our values guide how we behave as an organisation and as individuals to achieve our mission:
- Mana Tangata – human dignity
- Māia, tika pono – courage and integrity
- Whanaungatanga – relationships
About the role:
The Human Rights Commission have a Permanent Senior Legal Adviser position and a 12-month Fixed Term Senior Legal Adviser position available with the Legal Research and Monitoring Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert legal advice across a wide range of human rights related issues. You will provide support and assistance to the Commission's Chief Legal Adviser and work closely with other members of the legal team, the Chief Executive, and the human Rights Commissioners. In this role, you will enjoy being part of a supportive and flexible work environment, one that offers interesting and rewarding work.
About the team:
The Commission's Legal, Research and Monitoring team is responsible for providing expert advice on legal and policy matters, participating in legal proceedings, undertaking research for the Commission, preparing submissions for Select Committees, liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and monitoring New Zealand's compliance with international human rights obligations.
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A relevant University legal qualification – minimum LLB
- Current legal practising certificate or the ability to obtain one
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience
- Knowledge of the Human Rights Act 1993 and broader human rights law – specific expertise is desirable in at least one of the Commission's priority areas including race relations, indigenous rights, human rights dimensions of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Equal Employment Opportunities, and the rights of disabled people, sexual minorities, women, children, and prisoners
- Knowledge of the international human rights framework and international treaty bodies
- Proven expertise in research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and persuasive written material, and to produce substantive reports
- Experience in managing internal and external relationships with a variety of audiences and demonstrated success in building relationships and gaining the support and participation of stakeholders
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Applications:
To download a job description, please go to our career's website.
We celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate in our hiring practices and, to build a strong and diverse workforce, actively seek a diverse applicant pool including those with a range of lived experiences. We welcome applications from disabled people, and from people with diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Please let us know if any of our processes pose a barrier for you, or there is any support or assistance that would facilitate your participation in the application process. The job description and this advertisement are available in alternative formats and can be provided on request.
To apply – please complete the application form when clicking “apply now”. Please ensure you include your cover letter and CV in your application. If you would like to get in touch with the People and Culture Team at the Human Rights Commission, please email humanresources@hrc.co.nz.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 7 September 2021
Applicants must have legal working rights in Aotearoa New Zealand.
