Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role
We are looking for a Senior-Solicitor to join our highly skilled and very collegial Prosecutions Team, which is responsible for the provision of operational legal advice and prosecution services on an array of matters where non-compliance of the legislation MPI administers is identified.
A core part of the job will involve conducting the Ministry's prosecutions in the District Court in accordance with relevant policy and legislation.
You will also have other responsibilities such as:
- Advising on the interpretation of statutory provisions and new legislation
- Providing legal advice on OIA requests, and supporting business units with managing legal risk
- Providing operational improvement advice (e.g. search warrants and production orders)
- Support continuous improvement training of frontline compliance staff across MPI
Mōu - About You
You will ideally have completed relevant litigation skills training and have a good level of trial and court experience that would be equivalent to level 3 classification in terms of the Classification of In-House Public Prosecutors' Framework.
You will also need:
- Excellent written and oral skills and an ability to communicate with clients clearly and precisely
- Ability to provide well-researched, contextualised and solution-focussed legal advice with options for managing any legal risk identified
- Good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build and maintain effective professional working relationships with clients across MPI
- Full clean driving licence as the role requires some travel to regional courts
- You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or restricted), and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.
Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team
The northern team is made up of one regional manager who oversees a team of seven prosecutors. The team are geographically spread from Whangarei to Tauranga. Join a team that is passionate and dedicated to protecting the primary industries through their prosecuting skillset.
Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and primary products.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
- Additional MPI leave days
- Annual Wellness payment
- Mentoring and coaching programmes
Low level Security Clearance
most preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last five (5) years, OR
is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.
We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “Apply” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 9 February.
If you have any questions about the role, please email kirsty.rogers@mpi.govt.nz
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