General Counsel

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

; Permanent, part-time - ; Wellington-based **Are you an experienced senior legal professional looking for a role with variety and flexibility?** **Ko wai matou | About Us**: Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People has a unique mandate of having responsibility to steward change across Government, while commissioning disability support services, as well as transforming how these services are delivered. Disabled people expect to have greater choice and control over the supports and services they receive to lead their best life. We are committed to this by strengthening relationships and working in partnership with disabled people, tangata whaikaha Maori, Pacific disabled people and their whanau. Whaikaha presents an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. The call for "Nothing about us, without us" is an integral part of our operation. **Mou | About You**: We're looking for a General Counsel to lead legal advice for the Ministry. You will join our small, dedicated team to provide trusted legal advice across all areas of our work. As our lead legal advisor, you'll have the opportunity to work independently and take ownership of a wide range of legal matters. No two days will be the same - you'll be involved in everything from policy development to contracts, procurement, and general legal advice for the Ministry. You'll play a key part in supporting our Ministry's goals while managing your own workload and priorities. This role is perfect for a seasoned legal counsel who enjoys working autonomously and values flexibility. This role is part time and up to 24 hours per week. **Mo te tunga | About the Role**: You will have significant experience as a senior legal counsel or similar role. You will have the ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice. Your demonstrated and broad legal knowledge, including policy, contracts, and procurement will set you up for success for this role. You will have strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach. To undertake this role successfully you will either be a disabled person, or you will be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community. **He Whakaahuatanga Tunga | Position Description**: The job description can be found here: General Counsel Position Description **Salary range: $134,852.00 - $199,786.00** **Tono Mai | We encourage you to apply**: **Me He Patai Ano | Further Enquiries**: **Te Tono | Application**: **Ka Kati Nga Tono | Applications Close: Sunday 25th May, 2025.** - Whaikaha has adopted the Ministry of Social Development's (host agency) COVID-19 vaccination policy. This policy applies to all Whaikaha employees and encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time._

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