Solicitor / Intermediate Solicitor - Wellington

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• 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

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.

Key requirements

Our values

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

What’s in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offers a step‑based remuneration package : annual remuneration starts between $77,886 and $86,082 for the Solicitor role and $90,429 and $100,019 for the Intermediate Solicitor role, depending on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options, a genuine commitment to wellbeing, significant training and professional development, and an inclusive and respectful workplace.

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 login using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

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

Applicants should be familiar with our code of conduct, which requires kaimahi to present at work free from the influences of drugs and alcohol.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries : Government Administration

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