New Zealand GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description
## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Solicitor / Intermediate Solicitor
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
Wellington based
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
We would love to hear about your skills and experiences so have listed some of the key requirements below :
Solicitor
Must have been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand and have (or be eligible for) a practicing certificate.
Intermediate Solicitor
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 whānau 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' cultureOranga 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 journeyWe 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
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.To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit
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
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Applications for this role close at 5pm on Sunday 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.
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