Senior Legal Counsel
4 months ago
Rōia Matua | Senior Legal Counsel
- Permanent, full time
- 5 years + PQE
- Experience in undertaking and managing litigation
- Wellington based
Ko wai tātou | Who we are
The purpose of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is to promote and protect health and disability services consumers' rights and to facilitate the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringement of those rights.
HDC is going through an exciting period of growth, this is an opportunity to join a skilled and passionate team that makes a real difference by helping to resolve complaints about consumer rights in the health and disability sector.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
We are seeking to appoint an experienced litigator to join the Director of Proceedings' Team in Wellington. This is a full time, permanent position.
The Director of Proceedings is the Commissioner's independent prosecutor. The Director is required to make independent decisions on cases referred by the Commissioner and to take proceedings before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, the Human Rights Review Tribunal, and the courts. The Director is responsible for the efficient, effective, and economical management of proceedings activities.
The role of the Senior Legal Counsel is to assist the Director of Proceedings in the prosecution of disciplinary proceedings and other litigation, as agreed with the Director, including all aspects of file management, case preparation and appearance before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, the Human Rights Review Tribunal and the courts.
Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū te haere | What you'll need to be successful:
- 5 years + PQE
- experience in undertaking and managing litigation
- a New Zealand practicing certificate, or having the ability to obtain one on commencement;
- ability to handle complex cases and meet deadlines;
- excellent research skills;
- sound judgement;
- a thorough approach and an eye for detail;
- an analytical and enquiring mind;
- availability to travel within New Zealand for hearings, on occasion;
- an understanding of the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi; and
- a commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of consumers of health and disability services.
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Applications for this role close 26 September 2024.
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