Solicitor/Intermediate Solicitor

Oranga Tamariki; Auckland; Ibrido; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oranga Tamariki in Auckland seeks talented litigation lawyers to support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau through high-quality legal advocacy. The role focuses on representing the organisation in Family Court and Youth Court while collaborating with social workers, site leadership, and staff across Legal Services.

You will provide strategic legal guidance, develop advocacy skills, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and current practising certificate.
• For Intermediate Solicitor appointments, 3+ years PQE and litigation experience or strong advocacy interest.
• Litigation experience and confidence appearing before the courts.
• Experience in family law, care and protection law, youth justice, criminal law, or other relevant litigation environments.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building capability with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori; cross-cultural awareness.
• Willingness to travel across the North Island.

Mansioni

• Provide high-quality legal advice and advocacy to social workers, site leadership teams and staff.
• Appear before the Family Court and Youth Court representing Oranga Tamariki.
• Mentor and coach junior legal colleagues; deliver training to frontline staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across Legal Services.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Formazione

Admission as Barrister and Solicitor NZ

Descrizione del lavoro

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki andrangatahiat the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim todemonstratethese values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki and rangatahi in need.

Mōtetūnga| About the role

We'relooking for talented litigation lawyers to join our Regional Legal Team and help make a meaningful difference to the lives of tamariki,rangatahiand whānau.

Whether you are a Solicitorlooking to take the next step in your career, or an experienced Solicitorseeking a role with purpose and impact,we'dlove to hear from you.

Based in Auckland, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, socialworkand child wellbeing.You'llprovide high-quality legal advice and advocacy services to social workers, site leadership teams and other Oranga Tamariki staff. A significant part of the role involves appearing before the Family Court and Youth Court,representingOranga Tamariki and supporting positive outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.

You'llwork as part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team that supports the organisation to achieve its vision of ensuring all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where their wellbeing can be realised.

Depending on your level of experience, you may also:

• Providestrategic legal guidance on complex and sensitive matters
• Support legal risk identification and management
• Mentor and coach junior legal colleagues
• Deliver training and education to frontline staff
• Contribute to continuous improvement across Legal Services

This is an opportunity to apply your legalexpertisein a role where no two days are the same and where your mahi has a direct and lasting impact on the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahiacross Aotearoa.

To be successful in this role,you'llbring:

• Admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practising certificate.
• ForIntermediateSolicitor appointments,you'llideally bring 3+ years PQE and litigation experience or a strong interest in developing your advocacy practice.
• Litigation experience and confidence appearing before the courts, ora strong desireto further develop your advocacy skills
• Experience in family law, care and protection law, youth justice, criminal law, or other relevant litigation environments
• Excellent written,verbaland interpersonal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building capability and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations
• An understanding of, or commitment to developing your knowledge of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori
• An appreciation of cross-cultural practices, including Pacific perspectives
• Resilience,adaptabilityand the ability to manage competing priorities
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for tamariki,rangatahiand whānau

You'llalso have a current full driver's licence and be willing to travel asrequiredacross the North Islandregion.

Nōuterourou| What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offers a step-basedremunerationpackage that recognises experience and supports annual progression through tenure.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either the Solicitor or Intermediate Solicitor level based on their skills, experience, and demonstrated capability.

We also offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible workoptionsand 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 andrangatahi.

Applications close at midnight onThursday 5 th November 2026.

If you are interested in joining Oranga Tamariki, please ensure you make yourself familiar with our Code of Conduct, which sets out expectations for all kaimahi and requires employees to present at work free from the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Reference # 43431

Posted on 22 Oct 2026

Closes on 05 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) North Shore, Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland, South Auckland

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