Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Nz Customs Full time

Are you an experienced lawyer looking for an exciting and impactful role within the public sector?Work within a high-performing team that values collaboration and provides opportunities for growth and career development.Permanent, full-time role, Wellington location preferred.
Alternative locations and flexible working arrangements considered.Join the legal team at Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa / New Zealand Customs Service and play a crucial part in Customs' mission to protect and promote New Zealand through world-class border management.About the roles…We are looking for Senior Legal Counsel (Kaiwhakamarama Matua a-Ture) / Legal Counsel (Kaiwhakamarama a-Ture) to join the Customs Legal - Public and Commercial team.
These opportunities are permanent full-time roles.
The majority of the team is based in Wellington, so we would love to find someone Wellington based - but we are open to considering other locations for the right candidate.The New Zealand Customs Service is a government agency responsible for managing and facilitating the movement of people and goods across Aotearoa's borders.
We aim to create a great place to work, where our people have a sense of belonging and the capability and desire to meet our future challenges.
We are an organisation that is clear about our mission and our work really matters to the safety and success of New Zealand.Customs Legal sits within the Policy, Legal and Strategy Group.
You will be reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel - Public and Commercial, and you will work across many exciting legal areas.
The Customs Legal - Public and Commercial team provides legal advice on issues arising under the Customs and Excise Act 2018 and other legislation that Customs enforces at the border.
We also advise on policy and legislative development in the border sector, information sharing, international arrangements, provide general commercial advice and represent Customs in response to complaints and in litigation.These roles present excellent opportunities for lawyers who are looking to take their career to the next level and step into their next challenge, whether that is at the Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel level.
As a lawyer at the New Zealand Customs Service, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Customs' functions and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.We are looking for candidates who are authentic, open, and communicative.
Our ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow and can easily adapt to new challenges.
They bring a positive vibe and are great at listening and taking feedback on board.
They are resilient and can handle unexpected situations with ease and composure.
Most importantly, they're a true team player.We can offer you the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team - we are proud to have won Government Legal Network and Customs Comptroller's Awards.
We understand the importance of career progression and professional growth, and we offer a supportive and empowering team environment that encourages ambitious lawyers to thrive (and we have a lot of fun).
In this role, you'll be entrusted with significant responsibilities, allowing your leadership skills to grow and to drive positive change.
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to key decision-making processes.To be successful as a Senior Legal Counsel you will…Be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years' relevant post qualification experience and a genuine interest in Customs and border protection;Currently hold or be eligible to hold a New Zealand practising certificate;Have experience in providing quick turnaround robust and practical legal advice; preferably within a government or relevant in-house environment;Have exceptional critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills;Be able to build relationships and provide advice to all of Customs' business units, the wider border sector and, where necessary, the wider public sector;Achieve results both within a team and independently;Show a high level of initiative and judgement, flexibility and a sense of responsibility;Be able to coach, mentor and contribute to the team's learning;Communicate with influence; andHave knowledge and understanding of te ao Maori, the relationship between tikanga and the legal system and the Crown's responsibilities as a Treaty partner (or a willingness to develop that knowledge and understanding).To be successful as a Legal Counsel, you will…Be a qualified lawyer with at least 1 year relevant post qualification experience and a genuine interest in Customs and border protection;Currently hold or be eligible to hold a New Zealand practising certificate;Have excellent legal research, statutory interpretation and advice writing skills;Be able to build relationships and provide advice to all of Customs' business units;Achieve results both within a team and independently;Communicate with influence; andHave knowledge and understanding of te ao Maori, the relationship between tikanga and the legal system and the Crown's responsibilities as a Treaty partner (or a willingness to develop that knowledge and understanding).Apply now…To join Customs in any role, applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship or have NZ Permanent Residency and be able to obtain and maintain an organisational security clearance.
The successful applicant will also be required to pass an initial drug test.
(*)A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at the time of application;OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at the time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA.
You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.To express your interest, please apply on-line by submitting an up-to-date CV and cover letter that demonstrates your suitability and interest for the role.
For further information about this position, please view the position description attached or contact Suzanne Leahy (Senior Recruitment Advisor) at ******.
For any technical role related queries, please contact Nicole Taylor at ****** Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities, consider flexible working arrangements and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.Please note that applications will not be accepted if sent direct to an email address.
All applications need to be submitted online only.Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.Applications close at 11pm, Tuesday 18 February 2025.
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