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Job Offer: Kaitohutohu ??Ture Matua | Senior Solicitor / Principal Legal Adviser | Flexible:Ministry for the EnvironmentJob description:Job Description» Permanent functions» Supportive and dynamic team » Flexible working to support your work-life balance Join our amazing award-winning team and use your expertise in a way that will make a difference to Aotearoa New Zealand and our environment. M? te t?nga |About the function This is an exciting time to join the Ministry as we continue with comprehensive environmental reform and respond to climate change. We are seeking for a practiced and driven Kaitohutohu M?t?mua/ Kaitohutohu ?-Ture Matua /Principal Legal Adviser and Senior Solicitor with Te Ao M?ori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi practice who want to join our team to support this exciting work programme and our other areas of work. A particular focus of these functions is on supporting the reform programme by providing advice to others on Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, Treaty settlements and governance considerations in relation to claimate change and resource management law (including considering a reformed resource management system). You will provide key analysis and advice on the potential impacts of policy proposals, engagement with M?ori and the function M?ori will have in a reformed resource management system. You will be confident in delivering advice in a range of formats to a range of clients, including internal leaders, external groups the Ministry engages with and Ministers.You will support the growth and development of legal team members and other Ministry staff. The MFE Legal team provides a great place to work and the mahi is challenging and compensateing. Our team was recognised with an award at the 2023 Government Legal Network conference. This a significant, once in a career, opportunity to use your legal expertise in a way that will make a difference to all New Zealanders and our environment. Ng? p?kenga me ng? wheako | expertise and practice Our ideal candidate for each function will bring: » a law degree » a current NZLS practising certificate (or current eligibility to obtain one) » expertise and practice of Te Ao M?ori and tikanga » expertise and practice of Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and settlements » practice in resource management and/or climate change law » practice in legislative development and drafting process » excellent analytical expertise and a proven capability to apply legal concepts » strong stakeholder management expertise with the capability to influence at all levels » proven capability to effectively manage competing priorities and tight time frames. Specific litigation practice, and practice engaging effectively with iwi and hap? would be desirable.Specific expertise or practice of planning or consenting processes from a local authority perspective or compliance and enforcement would also be desirable but is not a necessity for this function. Wh?nuitanga Utu ?-Tau | income range income range for the Senior Solicitor function is $114,872 to $139,510 pa.income range for the Principal Legal Adviser function is $159,491 to $194,044 pa. Appointment within these ranges will be located on expertise and practice. Ng? hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE » a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend » agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ?One MfE’ » generous leave entitlements » active employee networks including M?ori R?p?, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Discapability Networks, Women’s Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples’ Network), and Rainbow Network » opportunities for development and education. Check out otherbenefitsof joining us and hear what our people say aboutWorking at MfE | Ministry for the Environment. M? m?tou | About us The Ministry’s purpose is He taiao t?nui m? ng? reanga katoa – a flourishing environment for every generation. A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao M?ori capcapability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance M?ori priorities for the environment and for environmental success. We will be confident and coordinated in our continuing engagement with M?ori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua. We will grow our capcapability and capacity to accurately reflect M?ori views in our work.We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao M?ori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our M?ori capcapability strategy. Tono in?ianei | Apply now Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note:your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your practice relates to the key expertise requiredfor this function. If you require more information about this position Contact Us by nicolette.butler@mfe.govt.nz or catherine.prior@mfe.govt.nz. To access the position description, please go towww.mfe.govt.nz/jobsand click through to view the advertisement and position description. At this time we are not accepting any candidates from recruitment agencies. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Contact Us by us atvacancy@mfe.govt.nzif you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this function. R? Katinga |Applications close: Monday 1st May 2023 How to submit the application:Please click here to apply.Skills:
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