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Generalists - In-house

Company: The Treasury

Location: Wellington

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-7-615-7469

Fax: +64-6-236-6096

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Detail information about job Solicitor (Poutoki Ture). Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Provide advice on a wide range of legal issues
  • Assist with the passage of new legislation through Parliament
  • Opportunity to grow your career at the heart of central government

Are you looking for an opportunity to help raise living standards for New Zealanders?

  • Provide advice on a wide range of legal issues
  • Assist with the passage of new legislation through Parliament
  • Opportunity to grow your career at the heart of central government

The Treasury is the government's lead economic and financial advisor. Our vision is to be a world-leading Treasury working towards higher living standards for New Zealanders. As one of the government's three central agencies (which also includes SSC and DPMC), the Treasury provides leadership, context and direction to public sector agencies.

Our Legal team contributes to the Treasury's vision by providing legal advice to effectively manage legal risk and implement projects. The nature of the Treasury's role means that you will be involved in a wide range of issues across all sectors and a range of government priorities.

As a Solicitor you will:

  • Provide advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to the activities and functions of the Minister of Finance, the Minister for State Owned Enterprises, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission and the Treasury
  • Advise on a wide range of policy and commercial issues
  • Advise on general contracting and procurement issues
  • Assist with the passage of new legislation through Parliament

About You

  • A strong focus on client service and solutions
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to develop excellent working relationships
  • The capacity to offer timely, practical and quality legal advice
  • A desire to learn and contribute across the team
  • From two to five years' experience as a practising Solicitor

We can offer you an opportunity to:

  • Work in a supportive, interesting and stimulating environment
  • A collaborative work environment where you will interact with a wide range of people in the Treasury and other departments
  • A commitment to providing work and training opportunities that support your development and career aspirations.
  • Contribute to a diverse range of projects

The Treasury values diversity amongst its employees and encourages a positive work/non-work balance with flexible work arrangements.

Applications close: 29 July 2018. All applications must be made online.

Please see the attached Job Description for further detail and for more information please contact Gina Butson, Deputy Treasury Solicitor and Manager, Legal: [email protected]

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