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Solicitor / Intermediate Solicitor - Nelson

Solicitor / Intermediate Solicitor - Nelson

Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga TamarikiWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Solicitor / Intermediate Solicitor - Nelson

  • Opportunity to help make a real difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi
  • Plenty of people engagement and across a variety of areas of law
  • No time recording or fee targets
  • Nelsonbased

Mō te tūnč| About therole

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 whāna.

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.

We would love to hear about your skills and experiences so have listed some of the key requirements below :

  • Must have been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand and have (or be eligible for) a practicing certificate.
  • Must 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.
  • Solicitor and Intermediate Solicitor

  • Be driven by a desire to ensure all tamariki are in loving whāna and communities
  • Committed to helping us honour our treaty commitments to Māori to improve long-term outcomes
  • Thrive in a job where no day is the same but each day your mahi matters
  • Committed to continuing your own Te Ao Māori development and cultural competence
  • Have a sound understanding of either family or criminal (youth justice) law or have a genuine passion and interest to work in this area
  • Must have excellent communication, digital and written skills
  • You are a 'straight up' person who is honest, transparent and keeps your word plus is a team player and enjoy collaborating with others
  • A clean driver's license is a must; you will be using Oranga Tamariki vehicles to travel within region
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
  • 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 hapūb, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

    Nŏu te rourou | What's in it for you

    Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,886 and $86,082 for the Solicitor role and $90,429 and $100,019 for the Intermediate Solicitor role dependant on experience.

    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.

    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.

    Applications for this role close at 5pm on 2 November 2025.

    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.

    Reference # 38823

    Posted on 20 Oct 2025

    Closes on 02 Nov : 55

    Location(s) Wellington

    Expertise Corporate & Commercial Law, Family Law, Generalist - In House, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Management, Other, Legal

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