Principal Legal and Policy Adviser

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join our close-knit team and help us promote the ongoing review, reform and development of Aotearoa New Zealand law.
- Contribute to law reform
- Enjoy a workplace that promotes and values diversity
- Work in a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements

**Ko wai mātou**: Who are we?
Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission is an independent Crown entity that undertakes law reform projects and provides advice to Ministers and public sector agencies.Our role is to promote the systematic review, reform and development of the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Law Commission must take into account te ao Māori in its recommendations and consider the multicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society.
**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**: What we offer
Working at Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the law. You will be involved in the robust analysis of complex legal and policy issues and the formulation of innovative options for reform.In joining our team, we offer:

- Being part of a small, friendly team that is passionate about our work to reform the law
- Commitment to your continued learning and development
- Working with Commissioners and highly experienced Principal Advisers so that you benefit from direct professional development and support
- A workplace that promotes and values diversity
- Payment of the cost of maintaining your legal practising certificate.

**Te tūranga**: The role
Initially this role will see you join a talented and committed team of advisers on one of our current reviews. At the conclusion of that review, you will then move to a new one.Working across the lifecycle of the project you will provide legal research and analysis and contribute to policy formulation. Along the way you will also engage with a wide variety of agencies, organisations and communities with whom the Commission consults.
**He kōrero mōu**: About you
Possessing an excellent law degree, you'll have previously led teams or projects and you'll bring demonstrated long-term experience in either legal or policy adviser positions.
You have well-developed project management skills, and the ability to develop and maintain engagement relationships.
We're looking for someone who gains satisfaction from delving deeply into complex issues, developing practical solutions to real-world problems, and working both collegially and autonomously.The other qualities we are looking for include:

- An interest in te ao Māori
- An understanding of legal and policy development
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to engage with understanding and empathy
- Ability to write well and persuasively
- Ability to deliver to deadlines

Please download the Legal and Policy Adviser and Senior Legal and Policy Adviser Job Description (91KB PDF) for your reference
**Tono mai**: How to apply



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