The Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. The Ministry is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While they work in different groups and on different things, they all strive every day to make the biggest difference they can for our learners in our education system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
You will be joining a small, high-performing, legal team providing support to the wider Ministry of Education.
The public law team provides legal advice and support to the Ministry across operational advice in relation to education legislation, contracting and procurement, human rights, official information and privacy, the development of policy and legislation, the Treaty of Waitangi | te Tiriti o Waitangi, and dispute resolution and litigation. You will get unique regulatory and public law exposure in this varied and challenging role and some of your work will include:
- Providing general legal support and advice to the Ministry’s regulatory and operational teams on the application of education legislation to the early childhood and schooling education sectors.
- Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of education policy and legislation.
- Preparing, drafting and/or reviewing agreements and memorandum of understanding relating to sector funding, information sharing and privacy.
- Support senior team members and manager in other areas of the Public Law team’s work.
The Ministry offer flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued and supported. The Ministry provide an inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey. You will get plenty of development and learning opportunities, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments. There are also wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing and you are able to purchase extra days of leave.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for a lawyer who can work collaboratively with others to achieve results. You will be a team player who is a self-starter with a high-level of integrity. You will also bring:
- 2-5 years of post-admission experience
- While public law/regulatory experience would be beneficial, it is not essential. Alternative experience will be considered provided you can demonstrate good analytical skills and a desire to work in this space
- A strong client service attitude, with sound relationship skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of the impact of the Treaty of Waitangi | te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles on the Ministry’s work
- Basic research, organisational, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct
- Tertiary qualification in law and the ability to hold a practicing certificate issued by the New Zealand Law Society
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
The Ministry of Education has exclusively partnered with Robert Walters. Apryl Burgess is managing the recruitment of this position. Apply now, or for a confidential discussion and/or a copy of the position description, please contact Apryl on +64 27 816 9899 or email apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz.
We'd like to know about you, your values, and anything you'd like to share. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. The Ministry want their people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Applications close on Sunday 9 February at 5pm. However, we encourage you to submit your application prior to close date if you are able.
Salary bands:
Solicitor (up to 3 PQE): $84,425 - $102,271 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver.
Intermediate Solicitor (3+ PQE): $99,496 – $120,690 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver.
The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact the above Consultant.
