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 put Tamariki first
We believe Aroha is vital
We respect the Mana of people
We are Tika and Pono 
We value Whakapapa
We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.  We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

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. You will be supported early in your career and be a fast learning to assist with work that involves  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 will you bring

• You will have been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand and have (or be eligible for) a practicing certificate;
• You are driven by a desire to ensure all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities
• You are committed to helping us honour our treaty commitments to Māori to improve long-term outcomes
• You thrive in a job where no day is the same but each day your mahi matters
• You are committed to continuing your own Te Ao Māori development and cultural competence
• You have a sound understanding of either family or criminal (youth justice) law or have a genuine passion and interest to work in this area
• You have excellent communication , digital and written skills;
• You are a 'straight up' person who is honest, transparent and keeps your word. You are a team player and enjoy collaborating with others
• A clean drivers license and ability to use Oranga Tamariki vehicles to travel within Region