Senior Legal Adviser

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Niche Recruitment Full time

Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | The Medical Council of New Zealand

The Medical Council of New Zealand (the Council) is the regulator for doctors. Their vision is to have a medical profession all New Zealanders can trust.They protect and promote public health and safety in New Zealand by registering doctors to practise medicine in New Zealand and supporting doctors to practise medicine safely by setting standards, ensuring compliance with those standards, and taking action where concerns are raised.

He kōrero mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

We're looking for an experienced senior solicitor to join the Council's high-performing in-house legal team. Working at the forefront of medicolegal litigation, this role offers amazing opportunities to be immersed in fascinating cases and contribute to better health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

You'll provide advice to Professional Conduct Committees in relation to doctors' conduct investigations. You'll also appear alongside experienced counsel and conduct your own cases in the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, District Court, and High Court.

There are ample opportunities for career development including enhancing your coaching skills, as you supervise less experienced members of the legal team.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 6+ years Post Qualification Experience and a current legal practising certificate
  • Proven hands-on litigation experiencewith sound knowledge and experience of the prosecutions process, case law, court procedures and Tribunal processes
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written work
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Previous experience in the health sector, medical law, or human rights law (advantageous)

Given the sensitive and complex nature of the subject matter that the Council handles, we're also looking for someone who displays emotional maturity and proven ability to act with integrity and impartiality.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to kōrero For further information, please contact Jane Temel, Kaiwhakahaere/Director, Niche Recruitment on or email

Applications close at 12 noon, Monday 24th June 2024.


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