Senior Legal Advisor

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

As a Principal Legal Advisor (Advice) at NZ WorkSafe, Wellington, you will be responsible for providing effective legal services and advice to the organization.

This is an internal or interagency secondment opportunity only, making it an ideal position for those looking to gain experience in a new role within the New Zealand Government.

The successful candidate will provide thought leadership to the legal team across complex legal issues, provide high-quality legal services to WorkSafe, and contribute fully to the development of others within the legal team and wider legal community of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide intellectual and technical expertise and leadership to the legal team.
  2. Be the senior technical expert on the provision of general legal advisory services, including advice and support on complex and strategically important matters spanning the legislation and regulatory regimes that WorkSafe administers.
  3. Provide high-quality legal services, both written and orally.
  4. Identify emerging or potential legal issues that could affect WorkSafe/the Legal team, and identify and lead tactical responses to those issues.
  5. Instruct and oversee the work of external counsel as necessary.
  6. Provide training and mentoring within the legal team.
  7. Undertake client relationship management responsibilities.


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