Solicitor Or Senior Solicitor Jobs in New Zealand

• 1x Fixed-term fulltime position available, contract till June 2026!!
• Preferably Wellington based but open to other locations
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $125,926 to $139,459, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Lead Advisor, you will support the development of the claims service, provide subject matter expertise to the service design, share insights from claims casework to inform the development of policy and practice, and provide advice to the leadership team and key stakeholders. You will also line manage a team of senior advisors undertaking claims casework and provide supervision to those involved. This role is central to ensuring a kind and caring response which supports a journey of healing in addressing the impacts of abuse.

A key responsibility is to ensure the support is child-centric. This involves promoting the wellbeing of children and to reflect their views in all claims activities. The role requires a considered and calm approach during conversations about difficult experiences.

The role will include providing expert knowledge and guidance to inform assessments. It also requires strong advocacy on behalf of individuals in promoting their needs to enable the delivery of a suite of responses.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A clean, current driver's licence is essential and a willingness to drive the Ministry's vehicles.
• Knowledge and/or experience of claims development work and claims casework and understanding of complexities of harm experienced by children in care.
• Experience in reviewing social work practice.
• Experience in working with children and their families/whānau and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular Māori and Pacific Peoples.
• Sound knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, the Children's Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of child, adolescent, and human development.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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.

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. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

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

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Friday 24th January 2025!!

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

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.