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Job Offer: Senior Solicitor, Scheme:ACC_hainesJob description:Job DescriptionSenior Solicitor, SchemeLooking for your next career move? Are you interested in being part of a high-performing team, working in a large and complex environment? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders? Consider joining the Legal team at ACC! Mo tenei turana mahi – About this function Were looking for a Senior Solicitor, with public law practice, to support ACC’s vision of a thriving Aotearoa, driven by a purpose of improving lives every day. You will need to be comfortable advising in a large Crown Entity with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will advise on complex strategic and operational matters relating to the running of the Accident Compensation Scheme, ACC’s public law obligations, policy development and legislative changes. Were looking for a team player with exceptional communication expertise, who can build strong relationships and work collaboratively. Someone who can focus on the big issues and provide simple, solutions focused advice will fit well with us. Were a high performing team with a great culture working in a flexible environment. Wellbeing and development are important to us. This is a Wellington located function however we will accept applications from candidates able to work from an ACC location in another main centre. Ko wai koe – About you To be prosperous in this function, you will: » be able to provide leadership abilities and clear direction in the provision of specialist legal advice (including advice relating to the operation of the Scheme, the scope and lawful exercise of Crown Entity powers, privacy, official information, and the application of Te Tiriti) » proactively build relationships with key stakeholders, to build better knowledge of the strategic context, support greater visibility of the pipeline of work, and to enable proactive legal thinking » have excellent interpersonal expertise and a availability to support the broader legal team » have practice working with a range of technical experts, with practice in highly regulated, insurance or health sectors and Crown Entities being an advantage » have knowledge of, or a availability to gain an knowledge of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and te reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a availability to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti as Information technology applies in the public sector » have a tertiary qualification in law with seven years post qualification practice » hold a current New Zealand Law Society practicing certificate. Working at ACC We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with a discapability or who have additional mental health needs. Information technology is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that: » Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds » The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours » Development opportunities in te reo Maori me nga tikanga To view the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser (please note that this is a generic position description that covers Senior Solicitor positions across a range of teams):https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/773890_Other.pdf The base income range for this function is $117,433 $165,773 with appointment depending on expertise and practice and internal relativities. ACC also offers nine percent superannuation on top of base income. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like more information, Contact Us by Anita.Jones@acc.co.nz How to submit the application:Applications close at 9am on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 and can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC careers website.Skills:
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