Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) is a government agency that works within government and communities to achieve our vision of Thriving Whānau.

The wellbeing of whānau, hapū and iwi is central to the future wellbeing of Aotearoa (New Zealand). The very broad role of Te Puni Kōkiri, our access to information and ability to make connections, make us ideally placed to spark and support innovation.

We work to bring innovation in carrying out our key roles of leading work towards policy and legislative changes as well as innovative approaches that will deliver improved outcomes for Maori.

We influence the work of others by working in partnership, and bring Maori voices to decision-makers and we invest with Maori to pursue opportunities, including through funding and partnerships. To achieve this we engage with whānau, hapū and iwi, and partner with other public sector agencies.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a Solicitor to join our dynamic and outcome-focused Legal Services team, providing excellence in legal advice and support to the Executive Leadership Team and to the five Puni that make up Te Puni Kōkiri. This can either be a permanent 40 hour week, or permanent part-time arrangement of minimum 30 hours over 5 days. Salary will be pro rata based on hours worked.

The work and experience of the team is diverse and is an excellent environment in which to develop your professional capability.

Ko wai koe | About you

Ideally you will have:

• A good working knowledge of the public sector and the machinery of government
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Self-motivation and the drive to achieve set targets
• A sound understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and issues prevalent in the area of Māori affairs
• A willingness and ability to support team goals and objectives
• A law degree and at least 2 years legal experience.

You must be eligible to hold a practicing certificate in New Zealand.

If you are motivated to be a play an important role in bringing our vision of a Whānau Taurikura (Thriving Whānau) then this may be the ideal position for you.

We offer a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.

We invest in our people, and you will be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential. We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your whānau is just as important as you. We are committed to your well-being and learning and development.

Applications close Monday 12 July 2021. Click here.