Senior Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Full time, 12 months fixed-term

  • Auckland or Wellington based
  • Fun, friendly and supportive team and environment


The Health and Disability Commissioner promotes and protects the rights of health and disability services consumers and facilitates the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringements of those rights.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the HDC legal team as a Senior Legal Advisor.

The legal team is a collegial and high performing team, which undertakes a wide variety of legal and policy work, including in relation to the Health and Disability Commissioner's complaints resolution jurisdiction.


You will need:

  • At least five years postadmission experience as a barrister and solicitor
  • An excellent academic record
  • A sound knowledge of health care law, public law generally and administrative law in particular
  • A well developed understanding of policy issues affecting the interests of health and disability services consumers
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to handle complex cases and meet deadlines
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Sound judgement and analytical ability
  • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
  • A high level of initiative and self confidence
Applications for this role close Friday 20 January 2023 at 5pm.

New employees and other workersIn accordance with the Public Sector Workforce Guidance for the Post-Winter COVID-19 Response, HDC expects new employees and other newly contracted workers who can be vaccinated are vaccinated, and those eligible for boosters receive them in a timely manner.

HDC will provide education and support, as necessary, including time off to receive the vaccine and recover from any side effects.


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