Solicitor, Māori Affairs & Policy — Flexible & Te Reo Training

Te Puni Kōkiri; Wellington; On-site; NZD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Puni Kōkiri invites applications for a Solicitor in Wellington to join the Legal Services team. You will work alongside the Manager, Legal Services to provide timely, robust legal advice to the Minister and across the organisation.

You will handle ministerial powers, Treaty obligations, legislation reviews affecting Māori, and contract drafting. A strong foundation in te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga is essential.

Qualifications

• You will have a law degree and are eligible to hold a practicing certificate.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• High standards of analytical, written and oral communication.
• Ability to provide accurate and relevant legal advice.
• Understanding te ao Māori and comfort with tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice across kaupapa including ministerial powers, legislative compliance, Treaty settlements and Māori Crown relationships.
• Review legislation impacting Māori.
• Draft contracts and legal documents.
• Participate in law reform, policy development and programme initiatives.
• Advise on the Privacy Act 2020, Official Information Act 1982 and other statutory matters.
• Assist with administration of Māori Trust Boards and other Te Puni Kōkiri legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te ao Māori understanding

Education

Law degree

Eligible to hold practicing certificate

Job description

Te Puni Kōkiri invites applications for a Solicitor in Wellington to join the Legal Services team. You will work alongside the Manager, Legal Services to provide timely, robust legal advice to the Minister and across the organisation.

You will handle ministerial powers, Treaty obligations, legislation reviews affecting Māori, and contract drafting. A strong foundation in te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga is essential.