Head of Legal, Risk

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand DairyNZ Full time

Head of Legal, Risk & Intellectual Property, Hamilton

DairyNZ's story

  • Progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming_
  • Te whanake anamata angitu mō ngā pāmu kau o Aotearoa_
We are full of people who have a passion for doing good and creating positive change.

We leverage our collective strength by bringing the dairy sector together, helping farmers build more sustainable, profitable and resilient farm businesses, because a strong dairy sector means a strong New Zealand.


Your opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the Legal, Risk & IP team, including:

  • Providing strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management on a wide range of legal issues, including commercial contracting, corporate governance, and intellectual property.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risk to DairyNZ.
  • Leading efforts to protect and enforce DairyNZ's intellectual property rights through appropriate mechanisms.
  • Collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure compliance with intellectual property laws and regulations, including licensing agreements, technology transfers, and partnerships.
  • Staying informed about emerging legal and regulatory developments related to intellectual property and advise on their potential impact.
  • Bachelor of Laws, Management or similar
  • 79 years' experience in Contract Management with sound knowledge in Contract Law.
  • 35 years' experience in Risk Management.

About you
We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Why you should join us

_ Make a difference_*:

  • Together with our farmers, help us drive positive progress for the sector and country we love. Our credible work supports a sustainable future for farmers, the environment and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

_Bring the whole you__?_- We put people at the heart of what we do. We welcome all that you are and support your wellbeing, so you thrive personally and professionally.

_Join a vibrant culture_ - Be part of a team that truly believes in our values. We have the courage to take bold action and the curiosity to drive innovation. Our credibility shines in our evidence-based work and our connectedness builds meaningful, collaborative relationships.

_Empowering you_*:

  • We succeed when you do, which is why we champion the development and growth of our people. We empower you to do and be at your best through learning opportunities and great benefits.
Check out the full position description here to read more detail. Applications close Wednesday, 3 April 2024.

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