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Offer: Senior Solicitor:Robert WaltersJob description:Job DescriptionKia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. At the Ministry of Education, they work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. The organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. While they work in different groups and on different things, they all strive every day to make the biggest difference they can for every child, young person and adult student in the education system. This part of the Ministry help coordinate and supervise organisational planning and strategy, and specific priority initiatives. They work with Ministers to support delivery of the Ministry’s work programme. They also provide legal advice and facilitate communications and risk management across the organisation to foster public trust and confidence. The Legal Services team where this function is located provides legal advice across the whole range of Ministry of Education responsibilities and services to both frontline and National Office staff.About the function | M? te t?nga this function will provide expert legal advice across the Employment Relations portfolio and a range of employment legislation including but not limited to the Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Holidays Act 2003. It will provide support to: » Various teams, including Education Workforce and People Capcapability; » the Ministry’s Pay Equity Programme to enable Information technology to effectively and efficiently administer pay equity claims lodged, and resolve gender located undervaluation in conformity with the pay equity framework and within the pay equity principles; and » the Ministry’s Schools Payroll Programme to ensure schools sector compliance with the Holidays Act 2003, including resolving past non-compliance and ensuring future compliance of the school payroll service. The Senior Solicitor will be expected to work independently, dealing with complex matters, advising on policy, providing continuing and timely advice to management, offering leadership abilities and direction to others, identifying risk and the need for policy and legislative change and contribute proactively The Ministry of Education take flexible working seriously and provide employees with seamless Information technology allowing them to work flexibly and remotely with ease. This position is full-time but part-time candidates will also be considered. What you will bring | Ng? p?manawatanga ?u The Ministry of Education is seeking an practiced employment lawyer, someone who can confidently provide robust and pragmatic advice and is comfortable working with ambiguity. You will also offer: » A Tertiary qualification in law and a current practicing certificate » Strong research, investigative, analytical and problem solving expertise » consciousness of risk management and the capability to apply risk analysis to all aspects of legal work » The capability to develop effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds » Excellence in oral and written communication, including the capability to present complex issues clearly and concisely » A high level of integrity, self-motivation, flexibility and responsiveness » Sound judgement and the self-confidence to take a stance » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga You will be joining a small, high-performing, legal team providing support to the wider Ministry of Education. As an organisation, they are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector. The Ministry of Education welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich their knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in their work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. How to submit the application:Link to Listing descriptionhttps://www.robertwalters.co.nz/legal/jobs/employment/1516104-se nior-solicitor.htmlRobert Walters have exclusively partnered with the Ministry of Education for this position. For a confidential discussion, Contact Us by Apryl Burgess on +64 27 816 9899 or apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz.Applications close on 22 March 2022. Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Apryl Burgess on 04 471 9721.Skills:
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