POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Ringa Rehe Ture | Senior Solicitor

LOCATION: Te Ohu Kaimoana, Level 4 The Woolstore Professional Centre, 158

The Terrace, Wellington 6011

REPORTS TO: Kūrae Ture | General Counsel

DIRECT REPORTS: None

RELATIONSHIPS: Internal:

Board of Directors

Te Ohu Kaimoana Senior Managers and Staff,

Directors and Senior Executives of Moana New

Zealand, Sealord Group Limited, Te Pūtea

Whakatupu Trust and Te Wāi Maori Trust

External:

Iwi and other Māori groups/interests

CEOs and key personnel of fishing industry entities

Advisors to Te Ohu Kaimoana and its trust entities.

Ministers of the Crown, Members of Parliament,

CEOs and senior executives within the public sector

NGO Leaders

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The primary role of the Ringa Rehe Ture | Senior Solicitor is to collaborate closely with the Kūrae Ture |

General Counsel in the development of comprehensive legal guidance for Te Ohu Kaimoana and its

associated Trusts. This guidance serves to inform both Iwi and a broader spectrum of stakeholders

regarding their roles and activities.

In the context of the larger Te Ohu Kaimoana legal team, this position assumes responsibility for taking

the lead on specific facets of legal analysis related to Te Ohu Kaimoana's evaluation of Government

fisheries policies, in conjunction with Treaty considerations. Furthermore, the Senior Solicitor plays a

pivotal role in crafting appropriate legal strategies in response to these policies. Additionally, this position

carries the important duty of mentoring Solicitors within the team, nurturing their professional growth

and knowledge in the field of law.

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Moreover, the Senior Solicitor may offer specialized legal services tailored to the needs of Iwi engaged in

matters concerning fisheries, demonstrating a commitment to addressing the unique legal challenges

faced by these communities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION 1. STRATEGIC

a. Be a trusted advisor to Te Ohu Kaimoana, MIOs and Iwi, as well as to government, industry and other identified stakeholders as required

b. Provide expert legal advice in conjunction with the Kūrae Ture to both Te Ohu Kaimoana and MIOs, ensuring that any legal support, advice and/or and litigation protects and enhances Māori Fisheries and Aquaculture rights.

c. Assist the Kūrae Ture in the Deed of Settlement and Treaty of Waitangi enquiries and its impact on all relevant Legislation.

d. Assist the Kūrae Ture with external relationship management. e. Innovative wānanga with the, Kūrae Ture , the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team and/or

with iwi with regard to service development and improvement

2. OPERATIONAL a. Provide end to end legal advice for Te Ohu Kaimoana and the wider Te Ohu Kahui b. Provide guidance and assistance to the to the Senior Leadership Team under the

guidance of General Counsel c. Assist the Trusts to have influence with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Government,

industry, MIOs, Iwi and other treaty settlement stakeholders) through providing sound legal advice.

d. Facilitate with staff to ensure relevant stakeholder complaints, feedback and issues are acted on and resolved.

e. Provide oversight of technical work coming out of the legal team f. Proactively identify issues and raise with appropriate personnel g. Actively contribute to Board papers h. Lead priority work programme pieces i. Provide training to Te Ohu Kaimoana staff as requested. j. All other reasonable requests as directed.

3. OENTORING, LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENTPERATIONAL

a. Provide peer review and support for colleagues. b. Ensure knowledge and expertise is shared with team members in the legal team.

4. FINANCIAL

a. Nil

5. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLNESS a. Commit to maintaining a strong safety culture where all are accountable to ensure

the workplace is a safe environment for everyone in it. b. Where appropriate, taking responsibility for workplace hazards/risks you identify and

communicated to management. c. When, and if, necessary, participate in the investigation of accidents/incidents

according to Te Ohu Kaimoana procedures. d. Actively supporting health, safety or wellness initiatives. e. Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace. f. Manage the health and wellbeing of yourself by ensuring all annual holidays are taken

within 12 months of the leave entitlement.

6. CULTURAL & RELATIONSHIPS a. Adhere to all Te Ohu Kaimoana policies and procedures. b. Collaborate effectively by contributing to the success of Te Ohu Kaimoana, Te Wai

Māori Trust and Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust; treating others in line with our organisational values; working effectively with everyone for the mutual benefit of Te Ohu Kaimoana.

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c. Maintain and develop effective relationships with stakeholder groups to ensure that the advice, support and solutions provided is relevant, pragmatic and consistent with te Ao Māori practice.

d. Continuously seek opportunities to learn and enhance cultural competence, staying informed about current issues and perspectives relevant to Māori communities.

e. Show deep respect for Māori culture, values, and traditions in all interactions and decision-making processes, while fostering a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

f. Uphold and promote Māori protocols, practices, and customs in all aspects of work, ensuring alignment with Kaupapa Māori principles.

g. Pro-actively share information & knowledge across the wider Te Ohu Kaimoana team ensuring that all teams are aligned and equipped to provide quality and consistent service.

h. Proactively look for opportunities to improve the operations of Te Ohu Kaimoana, Te Wai Māori Trust and Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

This section is designed to capture the expertise required for the role at the 100% fully effective level (this

does not necessarily reflect what the current jobholder has). This may be a combination of knowledge /

experience, qualifications or equivalent level of learning through experience or key skills, attributes or job

specific competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS (OR EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF LEARNING)

Essential Desired

 Tertiary Qualification in Laws

 A current NZ drivers licence (Class 1F)

 At least five years practising within the

legal sector

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Essential Desired

 Knowledge of legal frameworks and

drafting advice.

 Proven experience delivering high quality

legal advice.

 Excellent written communication skills.

 Experience working with Māori and/or

public-sector organisations.

 Sound relationship management

experience delivering outcome for

stakeholders.

 Good knowledge of machinery of

government and their processes.

 Good knowledge and/or a proven

dedication to improving of Te Reo and

Tikanga (proficiency not required).

 Litigation experience within natural

resources and/or environmental

sectors.

 Knowledge of Maori Fisheries Act

(2004) and history of the Fisheries

settlement

 Knowledge of machinery of

government and their processes.

 Proven experience results in pressured

environments.

 Knowledge of project management

methodologies would be an

advantage

 Demonstrated understanding of the

changing environment of Māori/iwi

and the impact this has on

organisational capability

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 Proven ability to work with Māori

organisations and/or Iwi groups.

 .Proficient and competent with Microsoft

Office and Adobe suite products.

PERSONAL ATTIRBUTES

The Ringa Rehe Ture | Senior Solicitor is required to have the following attributes:

 Developed communication skills, both written and oral.

 Ability to work in a small organisation within a dynamic role in an effective and efficient manner

 Proven integrity and confidentiality

 Enjoys challenges and is self-motivated to achieve results in a timely fashion

 Works in a collegial and professional manner

 Commitment to self-development.

 Accurate with high attention to detail.

 Willingness to travel to fulfill the requirements of the role

CORE BEHAVIOURS OF THE ROLE

Demonstrated by:

Develops/Formulates

Effective Solutions

Effectively defines and analyses problems, research multiple solutions; is

resourceful when faced with new challenges; demonstrates tenacity in

solving problems; approaches problems creatively and offers appropriate

solutions; is able to resolve problems in a positive, effective and timely

manner.

Makes Decisions

Effectively and

Decisively

Seeks out all relevant information in an effort to make effective decisions;

makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom,

experience, puku power (intuition) and judgment; recognises trade-offs; is

able to negotiate and find a balance between the needs and views of many

stakeholders; is decisive and takes action; is sought out by others for

advice and solutions; consults with others affected by a proposed action

prior to making a decision; uses resources wisely.

Focuses on Iwi Actively seeks to understand iwi expectations, both individually and

collectively, and clearly articulates the services that Te Ohu Kaimoana is

positioned to deliver; understands iwi needs; develops effective

relationships; actively seeks practical solutions to address iwi concerns;

is open and responsive to iwi feedback; demonstrates the ability to

manage iwi expectations; thinks about the impact on wider iwi during

decision making; adapts to the changing needs of iwi.

Drives Innovation

and Change and

Demonstrates

Is open to, and encourages change; recognises when change is necessary

to work more effectively; demonstrates an ability to create a plan for

change and/or participate in a plan for change; is open to learning new

skills, knowledge and behaviours; is comfortable with uncertainty and

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Adaptability and

Flexibility

ambiguity; fosters a culture that encourages prudent risk taking; is

innovative in applying ideas to meet new challenges; demonstrates

creative thinking and originality; looks forward to new opportunity and

challenges; demonstrates the ability to move with Te Ohu Kaimoana in

the face of change.

Applies Analytical

Lense

Is committed to using a logical reasoning process to break down and

work through a situation or problem to arrive at an outcome. Uses

techniques of advanced business and organisational analysis to identify

and assess problem definitions and potential solutions, and compares

and contrasts them against predetermined criteria; probes for, and

points to, subtle and unclear relationships in highly complex matters and

evaluates the merit of problem definitions and potential solutions;

anticipates the possible outcome of potential solutions; systemically

identifies and resolves complex issues, while educating iwi as to their

solution

CHANGES TO JOB DESCRIPTION From time to time it may be necessary to consider changes in the job description in response to the

changing nature of our work environment– including technological requirements or statutory changes.

This Job Description may be reviewed as part of the preparation for performance planning for the annual

performance cycle or as required.

Position Description – ACC Resolution Practitioner

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Position Description

Job title: ACC Resolution Practitioner

Date: May 2024

Group: Operations

Location: Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch

Reports to: Operations Manager ACC Services

Position Purpose

The Resolution Practitioner has primary accountability to fulfil the obligations of the Accident

Compensation Act 2001. They are responsible for providing a range of high quality, efficient and timely

dispute resolution services, including (but not limited to) facilitation, mediation, conciliation and

adjudication, to a diverse group of customers. The role will deliver services through a mix of digital and

in person options.

The outcomes sought are:

• Resolution of disputes in a way that preserves the mana of all participants and does so in an effective, efficient and timely way.

• Deliver a service in a culturally appropriate way.

• To enhance Fair Way’s reputation as the leading provider of ACC Review Decisions and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) services New Zealand wide.

• To achieve key performance indicators at a personal, team and company level.

These activities and outcomes will be achieved through being a highly experienced and competent

Resolution Practitioner, focused on providing exceptional customer experience and contributing to

maintaining Fair Way’s profile as a leader in the delivery of dispute resolution services.

Position Dimensions

Budget n/a

Staff No direct staff responsibilities

Internal

relationships

• Senior Management team members

• Operations Manager ACC Services

• Senior Resolution Practitioners, Resolution Practitioners and

Resolution Coordinators.

• All other Fair Way staff members

External

relationships

• External stakeholders

• Parties to the review

Position Description – ACC Resolution Practitioner

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Position Responsibilities

• Analyse detailed medico legal documentation and/or communications to determine either the

validity of ACC decisions or to bring about resolution opportunities for cases.

• Conduct case conferences to determine issues, define the legal test and communicate complex

medico legal concepts to ensure participant understanding. Conduct hearings and/or

conciliations between the parties in accordance with the principles of natural justice, adopting

an investigative approach that is informal, timely and practical. Comply with relevant law and

exercise due diligence in decision making.

• Be the primary ‘face’ of Fair Way in customer interactions, maintaining a safe environment that

ensures customers feel heard through the process and are treated in a mana preserving way.

• Proactive Case Management - Liaise and work closely with all other Fair Way staff taking a

lead role in problem solving to ensure smooth and seamless transition of cases/disputes

through to early resolution, settlement, hearing or withdrawal of the dispute/case.

• Demonstrate and maintain technical competence across adjudication and ADR, as well as up

to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.

• Identify, build and maintain professional relationships to deliver client services.

• Maintain an open and non-judgmental attitude that supports our duty to act independently.

• Actively seek to meet and respect the specific cultural needs of all clients, so that our service

contributes to successful resolution for parties.

• Develop strong and positive working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that service

delivery meets the needs of participants.

• Contribute to the design, development and updating of Fair Way’s Service Delivery processes

and policies to ensure they meet evolving needs of customers and the community.

• Support people in achieving outstanding results and making the greatest contribution they can.

• Focus on developing skills through mentoring and ownership of career development.

• Identify opportunities for new business as part of the delivery of ADR services with existing

clients.

• Manage the Health and Safety risks associated with meeting parties in resolution.

• Actively participate in Health and Safety in all work-related activities, including keeping up to

date with any policy or procedure or important safety messages and practices

Technical capability and experience requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Law.

• ADR experience preferred.

• A general working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is preferred, as is the ability to work in

situations where tikanga protocols are desired by the customer.

• Ability to maintain the ‘ACC Warrant’ through ongoing professional development, applicable

case law review and acceptable quality assessment performance.

Position Description – ACC Resolution Practitioner

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• Be able to manage/prioritise a full caseload of reviews and/or conciliations of varying

complexities, wide ranging issues, together with being cognisant of the vulnerabilities, needs

and demeanour of customers.

• Ability to understand complex technical legal and medical issues and/or arguments and be able

to explain these to customers in plain English.

• Experience in conducting mediations and accredited and approved to practice by a recognised

authority or in a workplace learning programme to develop the experience.

• Understanding of dispute resolution, particularly negotiation and facilitation and competence in

problem solving and gaining agreements that are enforceable.

• Understand the principles of the Privacy and Official Information Acts and the ability to

understand, interpret and apply the law to identify issues, analyse and make robust decisions

with experience in conducting quasi-judicial hearings.

• Ability to follow broad practice and procedure covered by precedents and policies and subject

to managerial direction, working autonomously within clearly defined company policies,

principles and objectives.

• Member of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators Institute of New Zealand (or equivalent professional

qualification) or able to demonstrate in a programme of learning for professional qualifications.

Behavioural requirements

• Has a high level of personal resilience to be able to manage the complexities, both technical

and people related, of providing a variety of dispute resolution services ranging from voice only

interaction through to in-person hearings.

• Take up opportunities to use the available tools/services/meetings to help you (and team

members) appropriately debrief, learn, or consider different perspectives relating to difficult

situations or cases. Proactively engage in these activities to support and improve practice, and

to enhance practitioner well-being.

• Demonstrates effective communication, judgement, intelligence, common sense, integrity,

empathy, resilience and adaptability to manage interactions with sometimes highly stressed

and vulnerable parties.

• An ability to be decisive and to work independently.

• Takes accountability and ownership – does not hide behind others or blame others for

undesirable outcomes.

• Values the inputs of others, has empathy of other cultures and viewpoints.

Senior Solicitor | Poutoko Ture Matua

Working in the Public Service | Nga mahi o te tari kāwanatanga

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa ināianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

You can find out more about what this means at (https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/about-us)

About Stats NZ | Mō Tatauranga Aotearoa

As New Zealand’s national statistics office, Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is uniquely positioned to support the decisions that the Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders make every day. Our structure, culture, and systems are designed with collaboration and customers in mind – mobilised and working together to realise our ambition: About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come.

The increased availability of data brings data-driven innovation. Insights obtained from exploring data can lead to new and creative approaches in business, public services, and customer experience – ultimately improving the wellbeing of New Zealanders. Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa, as data stewards and leaders of the data eco-system proactively protect and enhance the provision of good quality data to realise the value of data.

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is led by the Chief Executive who is also the Government Statistician and Government Chief Data Steward.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

As an employee of Tatauranga Aotearoa Stats NZ and as a public servant, you are expected to recognise and respect the Crown’s responsibility to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi – incorporating it into your work and becoming an informed and confident te Tiriti partner. By embracing and uplifting te reo Māori, tikanga and te ao Māori at work you are contributing to the Crowns commitment under the Public Service Act 2020 to engage with Māori and support the Māori- Crown relationship.

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Role Purpose | Mō te tūnga

In your role as Senior Solicitor you will report to the General Manager – Risk and Assurance and work within the Risk and Assurance team. Requirements in your role may change with the needs of the organisation

Requirements in your role may change with the needs of the organisation.

Act as a Trusted Adviser • Acting as a trusted adviser to a wide variety of decision makers within Stats NZ.

• Providing timely quality legal service which is relevant to its recipients and is influential.

• Facilitating understanding and respect for the Crown’s responsibility to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Proactively advising on topics of importance to Stats NZ, including Health & Safety and Privacy.

• Assisting teams to identify and manage legal risk.

• Providing training and development to teams within Stats NZ

• Instructing external counsel

Build connections and work collaboratively

• Establishing and maintaining a network of relevant stakeholders and collaborators within Stats NZ.

• Assisting the organisation to operate safely while supporting the pace of change and level of transparency desired by Stats NZ’s leadership.

Exhibit Influence • Building and maintaining relationships at all levels within Stats NZ.

• Providing healthy challenge and thought leadership to grow the level of understanding of legal enablers, risks and obligations.

Maintain External Relationships

• Establishing and maintaining a network of relevant peers to enable interchange of new information and practices.

• Being an active participant in the activities of the Government Legal Network.

Demonstrates commitment to Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa policies, procedures, strategy, and related initiatives.

• Actively supports our Strategy, Mana Ōrite Relationship Agreement, Statistics Act 2022 and abides by other policies.

• Actively supports and engages with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap, policy, and principles.

• Actively demonstrates The Way We Work principles which speak to what we care about,

Key Outcomes Accountabilities

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how we do things and what is needed for all our people to be successful in our organisation.

• Demonstrates commitment to being a confident and capable partner of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This includes an understanding of its relevance to your role as a public servant and the work you undertake at Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa and building knowledge in te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga.

Demonstrates as a model public servant committed to initiatives and values outlined in the Public Service Act 2020 and any subsequent adaptions.

• Support and promote initiatives from Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission, including Papa Pounamu and Kia Toipoto.

• Develop and maintain cultural capability to positively contribute to Māori Crown Relations initiatives, and actively support others to support this.

• Adhere to Ngā uara o Te Ratonga Tūmatanui Public Service values as per section 16 of the Public Service Act 2020:

o Impartial – treating people fairly without personal favour or bias.

o Accountable – taking responsibility and answering for work, actions, and decisions.

o Trustworthy acting with integrity and being open and transparent.

o Respectful – treating all people with dignity and compassion, acting with humility.

o Responsive – understanding and meeting people’s needs and aspirations.

Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing while at work.

• Take personal responsibility for your own health safety and wellbeing.

• Ensure your actions or lack of action do not adversely affect the health and safety of others.

• Report any incidents, near misses or any other concerns relating to health safety and wellbeing.

• Make all efforts to comply with Tatauranga Aotearoa Stats NZ Health Safety and Wellbeing policies and processes to ensure the organisation is compliant with the current Health and Safety Act or regulations.

Person specification | Ngā āhuatanga e hiahiatia ana e mātou

Core requirements • A relevant tertiary qualification in law and the ability to hold a New Zealand Law Society

Practising certificate • 5 – 7+ post qualification experience

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• Good knowledge of the public sector in-house environment • A broad range of legal experience, ideally including a mix of commercial, regulatory,

public, administrative and/or privacy law experience. • An ability to provide proactive and solution-focused advice that is simple, pragmatic and

practical • A demonstrated ability to engage with and influence others across a range of discilines. • Excellent communication and relationship building skills. • Experience using everyday office software including a laptop/tablet, phone, Microsoft

suit of products e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Intranet, online communications channels for meetings and chat.

• Written and oral communication skills suitable for a varied audience in a corporate setting.

• Competency or fluency in te reo Māori language or possess a willingness to develop knowledge and competence. (By 2040 Government aims to have 85% of its workers speaking te reo Māori).

• Understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi relevance to own role as a public servant and seeks opportunities to better meet the information needs of Māori. Supports initiatives to increase responsiveness to Māori.

Desirable • A broad knowledge of the machinery of government and working in the public sector

would be an advantage.

Risk and Assurance | Tūraru, Whirinaki hoki

General Manager- Risk & Assurance

Principal Privacy Advisor

Senior Privacy Advisor

Privacy Advisor

Principal Internal Auditor

Principal Governance

Advisor

Principal Solicitor

Senior Solicitor

Principal Advisor -

Risk & Assurance

Senior Advisor

Risk

Executive Assistant

Position Description

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Position Title - Ingoa Tūranga Development Legal Counsel

Group - Puni Pacific and Development Group (PDG)

Division - Tānga Development Capability and Insights

Reports to – Menetia Unit Manager, Capability & Insights Division (DCI), Development Legal (DLG)

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About the Public Service - Mō te Ratonga Tūmatanui Mahi tōpū ai ngā Kaimahi Tūmatanui e whai tikanga ai te noho a ngā tāngata o Aotearoa. Hei tā te Public Service Act 2020 ko te pūtake o ngā Kaimahi Kāwanatanga, ko te tautoko i te kāwanatanga whai ture me te kāwanatanga manapori; ko te āwhina i te Kāwanatanga o te wā nei me ō anamata ki te whakawhanake, ki te whakatinana hoki i ā rātou kaupapa here; ko te tuku i ngā ratonga tūmatanui e nui ana te kounga, e nahanaha ana anō hoki; ko te tautoko i te Kāwanatanga e tūroa ai te whai oranga o te marea; ko te huawaere i te whai wāhitanga o te kirirarau ki te ao tūmatanui me te whakatutuki i ngā mahi i runga i tā te ture i whakahau ai. E hiranga ana te wāhi ki a mātou ki te tautoko i te Karauna i ana hononga ki ngā iwi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ahakoa he nui ngā momo tūranga mahi, e tapatahi ana ngā kaimahi tūmatanui i roto i te whakaaro nui ki te hāpai i ngā hapori, ka mutu, e arahina ana ā mātou mahi e ngā mātāpono matua me ngā uara o ngā Kaimahi Tūmatanui. The public  service works collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders.  The Public Service Act 2020 states that the purpose of the public service is to support constitutional and democratic government, enable both the current Government and successive governments to develop and implement their policies, deliver high-quality and efficient public services, support the Government to pursue the long-term public interest, facilitate active citizenship and act in accordance with the law.  The role of the public service includes supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi (te Tiriti o Waitangi).  Whilst there are many diverse roles, all public servants are unified by a spirit of service to the community, and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

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About the Ministry - Mō te Manatū The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. We do this by building connections with and influencing other countries to advance New Zealand’s interests, project New Zealand values and secure the outcomes that matter to New Zealand. We pursue the Government’s international priorities and provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. Our work contributes to the wellbeing of New Zealanders’ in the following ways:

• Kaitiakitanga: Generations of New Zealanders benefit from sustainable solutions to global and regional challenges;

• Prosperity: New Zealanders have better job opportunities and incomes from trade, investment and other international connections;

• Security: New Zealanders are able to live, do business, travel and communicate more safely at home and offshore;

• Influence: New Zealanders have confidence their country can influence others on issues that matter for them now and in the future.

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Diversity and Inclusion - Kanorau, Kauawhi We aspire to be a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking and people. This means that our staff reflect the diversity of New Zealand and the countries we work in, and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Our values are:

• Impact: We achieve for New Zealand, every day, everywhere

• Kotahitanga: We draw strength from our diversity

• Courage: We do the right thing

• Manaakitanga: We honour and respect others The Ministry recognises the importance of staff having some flexibility around work hours and working arrangements. In turn there may be some situations where the Ministry’s business deliverables require staff to be available during certain hours of the day or for longer periods to meet a temporary surge in work requirements.

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About the Group

Pacific and Development Group (PDG) leads an integrated approach to New Zealand’s diplomatic and development engagement with

Pacific countries and is responsible for the management of New Zealand’s International Development Cooperation (IDC) Programme

in the Pacific and globally. PDG has overseen approximately 1000 projects and a budget of c$3 billion over the past three years. We

have approximately 450 staff based in Wellington and at development posts.

About the Division

DCI assures, supports and enables the delivery of impact through the IDC Programme. DCI does this by supporting evidence-based

decision-making, continuously improving capability and systems, and ensuring PDG meets its accountability and transparency

obligations. DCI’s work is underpinned by our technical expertise, systems and data stewardship, and oversight of quality.

About the Team (PDG, LGL)

The PDG LGL team’s role, as a team of trusted professional legal advisers, is to assure the Deputy Secretary (DS), PDG (and, through

the DS, the Ministry) that the legal and associated commercial risks faced by the Ministry in connection with IDC Programme

transactions are identified, allocated, mitigated and (where relevant) managed subject to, and in-accordance with, applicable law

and the Ministry’s relevant policies, procedures, processes and practices. PDG LGL ‘leans in’ to support PDG colleagues in their roles

whilst maintaining and demonstrating the professionalism, independence and understanding of the Ministry and the International

Development Cooperation programme needed to perform our role.

About the Position - Mō te Tūranga

As a Development Legal Counsel you will play a key role in the delivery of the IDC Programme. You will be called on to provide

accurate, prompt and pragmatic legal and associated commercial advice on all aspects of IDC Programme transactions.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing legal and commercial advice in connection with the conceptualisation, development, writing, negotiation and authorisation of IDC Programme transaction documents. (These include IDC Programme -forms of business cases, grant funding arrangements, contracts for services and for goods and grant contribution letters, bespoke IDC Programme documents and third-party-originated documents of many kinds. The other parties will include private sector suppliers, foreign governments and their entities, multi-laterals, NGOs and other New Zealand government agencies and entities.)

• Providing legal and commercial advice in connection with the implementation and management of IDC Programme activities as requested.

• Supporting strategic and tactical thinking about optimal ways and means of successfully achieving particular transactions, activities, outputs and outcomes in the IDC Programme.

• As part of DCI, collaborating with, and supporting, other teams in DCI in providing coherent, integrated risk assurance to DS, PDG.

• As part of that function, where PDG, LGL’s subject matter expertise is relevant: a. supporting and providing training and mentoring to colleagues in PDG;

b. supporting the maintenance and development of PDG’s relevant policies, procedures and processes; and

c. working professionally with other parts of the Ministry which provide services to PDG and/or the or the IDC

Programme.

• Collaborating with, and support, other legal teams within the Ministry for better identification, assessment and management of the Ministry’s legal risk and All-of-Government legal risk.

• Proactively building and fostering excellent working relationships within the Ministry. As a member of a small collegial team you will gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting IDC Programme-related work. This position requires a self-starter who is relatively comfortable working in a team/project environment but (with guidance) also autonomously as and when required. Success in the role requires legal and commercial acuity and acumen in circumstances which are often both sensitive and ambiguous. This requires skill, diligence, good experience, empathy, developed instincts and sound judgement.

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Key Accountabilities - Kawenga Matua The following key accountabilities of this role assist in delivering the Ministry’s purpose:

Role specific • Contribute to the effective operation of PDG, LGL by providing sound, insightful legal and associated commercial advice

and judgement on often complex and politically-sensitive matters.

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• Draft complex and template transactional documentation in partnership with the PDG Programme Teams.

• Review draft and final contracts in the Ministry’s Enquire system.

• Assist in the resolution of contract management issues and disputes.

• Provide guidance and advice on legislation and legal matters.

• Create and maintain standard and bespoke clauses and templates.

• Under line management guidance, instruct external legal counsel as and when required.

• Share knowledge and support other members of PDG, LGL to contribute to the continuing professional development of lawyers in the Ministry.

• Assist in the coaching and development of other staff (including the development of training materials).

• Provide advice and support, in the context of the IDC Programme, in respect of relevant legislation, including: the Privacy Act 2020, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Children’s Act 2014 the Public Finance Act 1989 and (desirably) the Construction Contracts Act 2002.

• Once well established in the role and as requested by line management: o act in a LGL leadership role – e.g. re subject matter expertise, particular projects, guidance to and mentoring of

other members of the Unit; and o act up in the Unit Manager role occasionally.

• All other reasonable duties as requested by the employer or line management. Strategic Planning

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical initiatives as required and monitor effectiveness in achieving targets.

Quality Assurance/Process Improvement

• Support business improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the quality assurance, and improvement, of robust and legally sound contract documentation templates for PDG.

• Where appropriate contribute to the standardisation of tools, process and systems.

• Establish and maintain a focus on improvement of systems, policies, processes and procedures for risk assurance, cost effectiveness, improved efficiency and consistency of approach across PDG.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of, and use, the Ministry’s risk identification, assessment and reporting framework.

• Assist with the development of policy, processes and procedures, and the identification of areas to be updated.

Organisational Responsibilities • Understand the Ministry’s strategic priorities and high-level outcomes framework and how this role contributes to the

framework.

• Understand and apply the strategic context in which the Ministry operates, including priorities and perspectives of the Ministers, partner agencies, and external stakeholders.

• Understand tikanga and Treaty of Waitangi principles and have sufficient appreciation of te reo Māori to be able to apply the Ministry Māori dimension, underpinned by Ministry values, in a way that is relevant to PDG LGL’s work.

• Be aware of and adhere to the Ministry’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Share in the responsibility for health and safety in the work environment by carrying out work-related activities in accordance with safe operating procedures and by accurately reporting all hazards, accidents and incidents.

• Holding and treating information in accordance with all Ministry policies, and creating reliable and trustworthy records in approved systems so that they can be found and used by others

• Participate and contribute to Ministry–wide projects and emergency responses as required.

• Demonstrate the Ministry’s values, goals, policies and procedures in all aspects of work.

• Understand the relevant PDG strategic results framework, and how this role contributes to the framework.

• Understand the DCI divisional plan in effect and how this role contributes to the achievement of the plan.

• As required, contribute to the preparation and reporting requirements of the Ministry’s accountability documents.

• Using the Ministry’s relevant frameworks, identify and participate in opportunities for learning and development, including through regular coaching and mentoring.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to build specialised skills, knowledge and experience aligned with the the Ministry’s relevant frameworks.

Knowledge Management

• Remain up to date with leading contract law cases and good practice standards and industry approaches to stakeholders.

• Contribute to the continuous development of the Ministry’s knowledge base by using the Ministry’s internal systems, sharing information and data with relevant internal stakeholders.

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Health and Safety

• The Ministry is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, including contractors and other workers, both on and offshore.

You are responsible for:

• Taking reasonable care of your own and other’s health and safety and being mindful of the effect of your actions (or lack of action) on the health and safety of others.

• Complying with reasonable Ministry instructions to ensure the Ministry is able to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

• Cooperating with health and safety policies and procedures.

• Identifying and reporting hazards, injuries, illness and incidents (including near misses) that arise from your work or in the workplace.

• Identifying and eliminating or mitigating health and safety risks so far as reasonably practicable and consulting with others in doing so.

• Raising health and safety matters with your manager or health and safety representative (or contact as appropriate).

• Ensuring that all health and safety incidents, injuries, near misses are immediately reported through the relevant Ministry system.

• Ensuring that significant hazards and risks or critical incidents are drawn to the immediate attention of your line manager.

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Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Tohu Mātauranga, Pūkenga, Mātauranga, Wheako The Development Legal Counsel will have the following experience, skills and knowledge: Quaifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), holding (or immediately eligible to hold) a New Zealand Practising Certificate. Experience:

• 2 to 4 years post-admission legal experience in relevant New Zealand law transactions (or materially similar transactions). (See the description of these transactions at About the Position above.)

• Strong experience in advising upon, designing, drafting and negotiating commercial contract documentation (desirably including construction contracts using the NZS suite of contracts).

• Good understanding of intellectual property rights protection and contracting.

• Good experience and understanding of the private sector, and of how the private sector can assist to improve development outcomes.

Skills and knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the Privacy Act 2020, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Children’s Act 2014, the Official Information Act 1982, the Public Service Act 2020, the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989 and (desirably) the Construction Contracts Act 2002.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Well developed planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise tasks effectively under pressure.

• Good relationship management skills with an ability to develop trust and credibility.

• Ability to influence and provide a sound argument in the face of an opposing opinion.

• Sound analysis, judgement and problem solving capabilities.

• A proactive, professional, collaborative and customer-oriented approach.

• Ability to deliver effectively within an ambiguous environment.

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Relationships - Pātahitanga The Development Legal Counsel position is required to build and maintain the following relationships: Within the Ministry:

• PDG, LGL

• Ministry staff both onshore and offshore

• Commercial Operations Division (COD) staff

• Corporate Legal Unit (CLU) staff

• Legal Division staff Outside the Ministry:

• Other government departments and agencies

• External legal counsel

• Other organisations as appropriate

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Delegations - Whakatautapatanga

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• The role is responsible for the management of nil direct reports.

• Delegations are set out in the Ministry’s Instrument of Delegation.

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Mandatory Role Requirements - Whakaritenga Tūranga Whakahauanga • You must hold New Zealand citizenship.

• You must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government Security clearance.

• You must hold, or be immediately eligible to hold, a New Zealand Practising Certificate.

• Subject to legal and Ministry restrictions and rules, some international travel may be required.

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References • Ministry’s Strategic Intentions 2024-2028

Available here: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/about-us/our-strategic-direction/