Lawyer (Intermediate/Senior) - Fixed term

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. You’ll 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 organisa...