Join our close-knit team and help us promote the ongoing review, reform and development of Aotearoa New Zealand law.Bullet Points Contribute to law reform Fixed-term contract until mid August 2025 Work in a supportive environment with flexible working arrangementsFull Job Description (91KB PDF)Ko wai matou : Who are we? Te Aka Matua o te Ture Law Commission is an independent Crown entity that undertakes law reform projects and provides advice to Ministers and public sector agencies. Our role is to promote the systematic review, reform and development of the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Law Commission must take into account te ao Maori in its recommendations and consider the multicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou : What we offerWorking at Te Aka Matua o te Ture Law Commission provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the law. You will be involved in the robust analysis of complex legal and policy issues and the formulation of innovative options for reform. In joining our team, we offer : Being part of a small, friendly team that is passionate about our work to reform the law Commitment to your continued learning and development Working with Commissioners and highly experienced Principal Advisers means benefiting from direct professional development and support A workplace that promotes and values diversity We'll cover payment of the cost of maintaining your legal practising certificate. Te turanga : The roleThis is a fixed term contract until mid-August 2025. You'll join a talented and committed team of advisers on one of our current reviews.Working across the lifecycle of the project you will provide legal research and analysis and contribute to policy formulation. Along the way you will also engage with a wide variety of agencies, organisations and communities with whom the Commission consults. He korero mou : About youPossessing an excellent law degree, you'll bring demonstrated experience in either legal or policy adviser positions. You have well-developed project management skills, and the ability to develop and maintain engagement relationships.We're looking for someone who gains satisfaction from delving deeply into complex issues, developing practical solutions to real-world problems, and working both collegially and autonomously. The other qualities we are looking for include : An interest in te ao Maori An understanding of legal and policy development Critical thinking skills Ability to engage with understanding and empathy Ability to write well and persuasively Ability to deliver to deadlines Tono mai : How to applyTe Aka Matua o te Ture Law Commission is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We've partnered with Kin to fill this important role. This link will take you through to the Kin website where you can apply for the role. Apply here : https : / / kin.co.nz / jobs / job-listing / ?id 1750302For any questions, please get in contact with Jamie Edmundson at Kin. She can be reached on ****** or 022 131 9176.Applications will close on Monday the 9th September 2024 at 5PM. We will be reviewing applications as we go, so don't delay in applying with your CV and a cover letter. #J-18808-Ljbffr
