Senior Legal Counsel

1 day ago

New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand Full time

9-month Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity
- Wellington based position with flexibility to WFH
- Salary range $148,798 - $165,332 (pro rata), actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Use your broad skillset across a variable workload in a knowledgeable and supportive team within an organisation dedicated to helping our communities

**Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role**

The Senior Legal Counsel provides high quality specialist legal advice and support across Fire and Emergency. Our team’s work generally covers the areas of public and commercial law, as well as operational matters; and it includes:

- Corporate activities including procurement, commercial contracts, property, information and communications technology (ICT)
- Legal issues regarding the built environment
- Operational emergency management
- Advice on internal and external publications
- Health and safety
- Investigations and regulatory compliance
- Litigation management for civil, criminal and coronial matters

This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Legal Advisor. The role is based in our National Headquarters in Wellington and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

**Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role**:
In this fixed term or secondment position, we are looking for someone who can jump into the role quickly. This is a diverse role, so you will be comfortable with a varying workload.

**To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will**:

- 6 Years post qualification experience in a relevant position
- In house experience, preferably in a government environment
- A law degree along with a current practicing certificate
- Understanding of the machinery of government and wider public sector

**The salary range for this role is $148,798 - $165,332 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.**

**Ko wai mātou - who are we?**

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
- We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga

**Ko te tono mai - How to apply**:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

**Applications close Monday 15**th** April**

**Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.**

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