Lawyer (IntermediateSenior) Fixed term
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Job Location:
Whanganui - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Community Law Advice Whanganui (CLAW) is a kaupapa-driven community law centre providing free legal services to whānau across the Whanganui rohe and surrounding districts. Grounded in kaupapa Māori and committed to access to justice CLAW works closely with communities to remove barriers and strengthen long-term wellbeing.
Due to new funding secured we are seeking an intermediate to senior Lawyer (3-4 years PQE) to join our Kaupapa Māori Legal Service on a fixed-term basis through to June 2027.
This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference at a community level. Youll provide practical legal advice and advocacy across a broad range of matters including employment whānau and family issues Māori land and enduring powers of attorney often alongside wider social and systemic challenges.
This role involves a mix of direct legal work outreach clinics community legal education and relationship-building with iwi hapū and community organisations. Youll travel regularly across Whanganui Raetihi Ohakune Waimarino Taumarunui Tūrangi Rangitīkei and South Taranaki as part of delivering accessible services across the rohe.
You bring sound legal judgement a broad base of legal knowledge across core areas of law and a genuine commitment to social justice. Your approach is grounded in tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and youre confident working in a whānau-centred strengths-based way. Youre a strong communicator and comfortable speaking in community settings building trust easily and working collaboratively within a small team. Comfort using a legal case management system (such as Actionstep) is important.
Were looking for someone curious community-minded and proactive who contributes positively within a small collaborative team. Fluency or conversational ability in te reo Māori is highly valued.
This role may be full-time or part-time with flexibility for the right person. Applications will be considered as they are received.
Contact Odette on or to learn more about the role.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Risk
- Compliance
- Intellectual Property Law
- Policy Management
- Risk Analysis
- Bar
- Banking
- Conflict Management
- Supreme Court
- Reporting
- Business Objectives
- Client Management
About Company
RYHR are HR, people and recruitment specialists working with organisations (mainly small to medium) throughout New Zealand.
