Position Title: Solicitor
Team and Group: Legal
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week) or Part Time (4 days a week)
Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)
Salary: $69,507 – $102,931 per annum


About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka
The Ministry of Transport is the principal transport adviser to the government and provides policy advice and support to Ministers to improve the performance of New Zealand’s transport system and related Crown entities such as the Civil Aviation Authority, Maritime New Zealand, and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The Ministry also manages the government’s investment into transport, develops legislation and represents New Zealand’s international interest in maritime and aviation affairs.
We pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We have around 250 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices. Our offices located in the heart of the waterfront further enhances the Ministry’s working environment. The Ministry is committed to being a better Treaty partner and is on its journey of improving its understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga
The nature of the transport system and the legislation we administer means our work sits across all modes of transport is varied and interesting and there are significant opportunities to grow and progress your career, alongside working challenging issues across the transport system.
As a solicitor in our Legal team, you will provide legal advice to the Ministry and Minsters and, be part of a collaborative team that actively supports each other and encourages a culture of learning through tuākana-teina relationships.
We’re open to graduates who are motivated and ready to start their career or solicitors who are motivated to continue to develop their career.


Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.


What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

• A law degree and the ability to hold a practising certificate
• Knowledge of basic public law, commercial contracting and statutory interpretation concepts
• An awareness of key legislation that applies to the public service, including the Official Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 2020
• Interest in the development of primary and secondary legislation in New Zealand
• Interest in the machinery of government, including Cabinet decision making processes
• Interest and experience in the transport sector or transport regulatory system is desirable
• Previous experience working in an in-house legal or a public service department, Crown Entity or related agency is also desirable.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau
The budgeted base salary for this position is $69,507 – $102,931 per annum (+ Kiwi Saver). The salary offered will be based on your skills and experience.


What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits including wellbeing days
• Additional Ministry leave days and volunteer day
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Modern offices located on Wellington’s scenic waterfront wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles and scooters and personal lockers
• A welcoming employee network such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow networks as well as the PSA.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai
To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.
Applications close midnight, Monday 21 October 2024.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Rebeca Bakker, Senior Recruitment Adviser at r.bakker@transport.govt.nz.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz


Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.