General Counsel

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

We are seeking exceptional General Counsel to lead our legal team in providing quality, strategic and proactive legal advice and services
- This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mandate and lead a high-performing legal team
- Location: Wellington or Auckland permanent based role

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of creating homes and communities that enable New Zealanders to thrive.
Working for Kāinga Ora means you get the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are contributing to the future of Aotearoa. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, for our communities and stakeholders.
Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role
Reporting to the General Manager, People Governance and Capability, you will play a key leadership role in providing strategic legal advice and services across all aspects of delivery by Kāinga Ora.
As the General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal guidance to the Chief Executive and the Leadership Team on all legal matters, ensuring swift and effective action on behalf of Kāinga Ora. You will oversee the delivery of all legal services, provided primarily by the skilled in-house team you are responsible for leading and mentoring, while maintaining a high level of accountability and excellence.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- A current NZLS Practising Certificate with extensive relevant experience in an in-house environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategically using deliberate long-term thinking, whilst balancing current business needs and preparing for, and responding to, future challenges and opportunities
- Demonstrated experience leading highly skilled, high performing and engaged management and professional legal teams in a multi-faceted and demanding environment
- In-depth knowledge of the legislative system in Aotearoa New Zealand, and proficiency in all areas of law affecting Kāinga Ora
- A good working understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling effective engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- The behavioural characteristics and skills required to work in a matrixed environment
- Interest in public sector structure, governance, processes and systems
- Demonstrated ability to navigate a regulated environment, working constructively across functions and with a track record of building and maintaining the trust of all stakeholders
- Dedication to contributing to the strategic vision of Kāinga Ora

For further information, please refer to the attached position description.
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We also want to support your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

- Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close 17 March 2024.
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.



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