Senior Adviser/senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory

4 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Full time

At the FMA, the work you do counts.

We lead better, fairer outcomes for investors, consumers and New Zealanders. Our innovative people drive the evolution of the financial sector, influencing the industry and effecting positive change. At the FMA, the work you do has a significant impact.

**The Role - Te Tūranga**

We are looking for a **Senior Policy Adviser **or **Senior Legal Counsel** to join our **Regulatory Policy** team in either of our office locations (Auckland or Wellington).
- Working with MBIE, the Reserve Bank and other agencies on developing and implementing significant pieces of law reform such as the insurance contract law review and the AML statutory review
- Considering the appropriate regulation of novel products and services
- Keeping under review the law and practices relating to financial markets
- Leading and contributing to significant pieces of FMA guidance
- Developing new class exemptions and reviewing existing class exemptions

**About you - Ō pūkenga**

You should have a proven ability to interact with stakeholders, shape and drive policy projects, and work collaboratively with our operational colleagues.

You may be an experienced policy professional with experience working with primary legislation and secondary legislation. Or if you're a lawyer, here's your opportunity to try out policy (noting that a law degree is not essential to be considered for this role and it's optional to have a practising certificate if you qualify).

**What we offer - Ngā painga**

You'll be joining a supportive team culture, go through a comprehensive FMA induction programme and have ongoing opportunities for professional development and continuous learning through our extensive L&D programme.

A strong emphasis is placed on enabling you to be at your best in every aspect of your life, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in the office for full-time employees, flexibility to work from home for the remainder), with additional annual leave days, an ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you plus a variety of regular wellness initiatives and activities.
- Reference #
- 15232
- Posted on
- 21 Jul 2023
- Closes on
- 06 Aug 2023 23:00
- Location(s)
- Auckland, Wellington
- Expertise
- Legal, Policy
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time



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