Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive
At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives.
Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.
He angitūtanga About the role
Te Papa Atawhai / Department of Conservation (DOC) is looking for a solicitor based in either Wellington, Hamilton, or Dunedin with at least 4 years legal experience working on natural resources and / or public law issues or a combination of legal and other relevant experience.
The primary focus of the position will be providing legal advice and support on RMA-related matters and legislative process.
The role will include :
The work will also involve supporting conservation by providing legal input and advice on other departmental activities, legislation administered by the Department of Conservation and other agencies, other internal customers, and business groups.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako Skills and experience
This is a varied and challenging role. Strong analytical skills, an eye for detail, ability to see the bigger picture, and the ability to communicate practical legal advice in a non-technical manner are essential.
While you will be a committed team player, you will also be a self-starter and be able to work independently. A good understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi is a must.
Mō te tīma About the team
The Legal Services Unit provides legal advice on many aspects of DOC's business. We have 30+ lawyers throughout New Zealand, located in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Rotorua, Invercargill, Nelson, Whangarei and Hamilton.
We cover a wide range of legal and Treaty of Waitangi related work. We deliver efficient and effective legal services focused on the Minister's priorities and DOC's stretch goals.
We have strong relationships with DOC's other business units and our Treaty partner.
Mō mātou About us
Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.
Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate)guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.
Ko ngā hua What we offer
We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations.
Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes :
Tono ināianei Apply now
Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.
The salary range for this position is $88,038 to $119,342 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience
Rā katinga Applications close : 5 pm Wednesday, 6 July 2022
Me he pātai anō Further enquiries contact Debbie Fahey, Senior Recruitment Advisor at dfahey doc.govt.nz or 027 286 2746
Taupānga Job Reference : 100 / 2214
COVID-19 Vaccination requirement : From 4 May 2022 our Vaccination Policy, requiring all employees to be vaccinated, has been suspended but may be reinstated in the future if the COVID-19 situation changes.
Positions that are identified as high risk will still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for these positions will be required and applicants will be notified during the recruitment process if this condition will apply.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Visit www.doc.govt.nz to find out more about a career with us.
