Cleaner Experienced Facility Maintenance Jobs in New Zealand

• 1x Permanent, fulltime position based in Grey Lynn
• 1x Permanent, fulltime position based in Manukau
• Supportive team environment and management
• No time recording or fee targets
• Ongoing training and development
• We're offering competitive salary starting from $90,429 to $100,019, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In this fast-paced, exciting role you will play a key role providing legal advice and advocacy services to Social Workers and other staff. Your work will involve significant courtroom time conducting litigation on behalf of Oranga Tamariki, with a focus on ensuring good outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.

The key work occurs outside of the courtroom - advising and collaborating. This is a role where your relationships in the community will enable you to work collectively to make a positive difference for our tamariki.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• You will have been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand and have (or be eligible for) a practicing certificate with 3 plus years PQE in a relevant area of law;
• You are driven by a desire to ensure all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities
• You are committed to helping us honour our treaty commitments to Māori to improve long-term outcomes
• You thrive in a job where no day is the same but each day your mahi matters
• You are committed to continuing your own Te Ao Māori development and cultural competence
• You have a sound understanding of either family or criminal (youth justice) law or have a genuine passion and interest to work in this area
• You have excellent communication, digital and written skills;
• You are a 'straight up' person who is honest, transparent and keeps your word. You are a team player and enjoy collaborating with others
• A clean drivers license and ability to use Oranga Tamariki vehicles to travel within region
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

This is an opportunity for your governance talent and expertise to make a real difference for tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Our generous benefits include: https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol

Applications Close: Monday 10th March 2025!