The Ministry is a small group of dedicated professionals undertaking meaningful work in a ‘can do’ environment.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
You will be responsible for the oversight of the Ministry’s legal operations and provide robust and practical legal advice on a complex range of issues to help produce well-reasoned and high-quality decisions to support the Ministry and their objectives. This role is hands on as well as having strategic oversight. You will also provide advice on risk management, corporate governance, legal compliance and advise on policy and operational proposals.
You will lead a dedicated, supportive and high-performing team and have the opportunity to apply your experience to real and interesting problems to deliver change. You will work with stakeholders at all levels. You will:
- understand and advise on constitutional and administrative law as well as the relevant systems
- deliver complex and sometimes urgent legal advice to various senior stakeholders including Ministers and senior leaders
- proactively engage with Crown Law and other departmental legal teams
- assist with legislative and regulatory processes
- develop and provide corporate legal services such as advising on contracts and procurement; official information and privacy requests; health and safety; and internal policies.
The successful lawyer must be able to hold a NZ Government National Security Clearance. This position is banded from $169,590-224,313. The successful person will be appointed within this range dependent on skills and experience.
This is a permanent full-time position, but flexible working options will be considered including part-time. The position is Wellington-based.
About you | Mōhou ake
- 8 + years of relevant experience
- A proven track record of providing legal advice in the public law space, including regulatory expertise and experience with primary and secondary legislation
- Private practice or public sector experience will be considered
- While you do not need to be an established leader, you must have a track record in coaching and mentoring others
- A qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one
- Deep understanding of the machinery of government and of public sector and government processes
- Strategic, conceptual and critical thinking skills and strong analytical ability
- An ability to convey complex legal issues succinctly - verbally and in writing
- Pragmatic with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt your approach
- Detail orientated
Apply Now | Tono ināianei
Applications close on Friday 16 May at 6pm. Robert Walters is exclusively managing the
recruitment of this position. Apply now, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Apryl Burgess on +64 27 816 9899 | apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz or Johnny Gowland on +64 4 471 9784 | johnny.gowland@robertwalters.co.nz
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact the above Consultant.
