Solicitor - Employment at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Develop your expertise in a dynamic, complex public sector environment.
• Work with a supportive team focused on fair, impactful employment solutions.
• Permanent full-time position, based in our National Office in Wellington.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join our team, working on a diverse range of employment and industrial relations matters within the public sector. This role offers exposure to challenging work, including individual and collective employment matters, and requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. You'll be working alongside experienced professionals who can support your development, while also having the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and make meaningful contributions.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

If you have a growth mindset and share our values, along with the following skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you:

• Experience in employment law or public sector legal work
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Relations Act and related ER Legislation, the Public Service Act, the Official Information Act and the Privacy Act
• Solid understanding of the requirements of the ‘good employer' principle, relevant employment and other legislation and professional HR standards and practice 
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and provide clear, practical legal advice
• Sound understanding of The Treaty / Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it applies to Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) and our mahi

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $91,234 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $77,549- $109,481 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact: Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on: Sunday 23^rd March

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.