Health Law Expert for Christchurch Team

1 month ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

About the Role

The Senior Legal Counsel position provides high-quality, pragmatic in-house legal advice on health and privacy law to support clinical staff and leaders.

This role also involves advising on investigations by external regulators, attending hearings, working with Police, assisting with reviews and disputes, and providing training to staff on health and privacy matters.

We are looking for a qualified Health Lawyer with at least eight years' experience in health law.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing legal advice on health and privacy law
  • Assisting with investigations by external regulators
  • Attending hearings and other forums
  • Working with Police and other stakeholders
  • Providing training to staff on health and privacy matters

We value expertise in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

A strong understanding of Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings, is essential.

About You

You will be a qualified lawyer with a strong background in health law.

Able to work collaboratively as part of a team, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to provide both reactive and proactive advice to a wide range of clients.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, dependent on experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to ongoing professional development opportunities.


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