Chief Legal Adviser

4 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Chief Legal Adviser - Wellington - New Zealand GovernmentProtect our reputation and navigate complex human rights and litigation challenges.Lead the Legal Services Unit and drive change in a fast-paced legal environment.Trusted adviser to the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team.
'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
'About the RoleWe seek an experienced and energetic Chief Legal Adviser to lead and manage the Department's Legal Services Unit and associated legal resources.
This is your opportunity to make a difference in this important and varied legal role, managing complex work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.As Chief Legal Adviser, you will serve as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team, providing solutions-focused guidance while managing legal risk.You will be responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of all aspects of the Department's legal function.
You will ensure that the Legal Services Unit provides solutions-focused advice that aligns with, and enables, the Department's goals and objectives while effectively managing legal risk.
This is a key role in protecting the Department's reputation, particularly in relation to claims and litigation (generally relating to human rights and judicial review proceedings), and in advising on the impacts of proposed legislative change.Much of the work of the Legal Services Unit is delivered through five legal teams – Litigation, Advice and Legislation, Commercial, Employment, and Prosecution Support – the managers of which report to the Chief Legal Adviser.This role requires a broad skill set and significant wide-ranging legal and leadership experience.Sound professional judgementExcellent communication and strong relationship management skillsProven experience leading and managing other lawyersA fundamental understanding of the machinery of governmentAppreciation for the operational, cultural, political, and social environment of the Department of Corrections and how it delivers servicesDemonstrated ability to identify potential risks and flow-on effects arising from proposed decisions or actions, and to negotiate mutually acceptable solutionsThe successful applicant must hold a current practising certificate, or the right to hold one.We are a values-led organisation using the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver our strategy – Hokai Rangi.It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.
We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.We welcome applications from diverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success – we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
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