Principal Legal Services Manager

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Principal Legal Services Manager. As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance on complex matters related to health and safety and public law.

You will work closely with our legal team to provide high-quality legal services, including advice, support, and training. You will also contribute to the development of others within the legal team and wider legal community through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and peer review.

About Us

New Zealand Government is committed to delivering excellent public services that meet the needs of all New Zealanders. Our organization is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers and communities across the country.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our mission and values. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  1. Providing expert legal advice and guidance on complex matters related to health and safety and public law.
  2. Working closely with our legal team to provide high-quality legal services, including advice, support, and training.
  3. Contributing to the development of others within the legal team and wider legal community through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and peer review.
  4. Identifying emerging or potential legal issues that could affect our organization and developing strategic responses to address them.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
  1. A law degree and eligible to possess a practising certificate as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
  2. Extensive experience in areas relevant to our organization, particularly in health and safety and public law.
  3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain good relationships and mentor colleagues.


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