Mō te tūnga | About the role
In this fast-paced, exciting role you will play a key role providing legal advice and advocacy services to Social Workers and other staff.
Your work will involve significant courtroom time conducting litigation on behalf of Oranga Tamariki, with a focus on ensuring good outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.
The key work occurs outside of the courtroom - advising and collaborating.
This is a role where your relationships in the community will enable you to work collectively to make a positive difference for our tamariki.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
We would love to hear about your skills and experiences so have listed some of the key requirements below:
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.
We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
Annual remuneration for this position starts between $90,429 and $100,019 dependant on experience.
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.
We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.
This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
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