Head of Legal

5 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Regulation Full time

Make a positive impact within a central government agency
- Lead a small, enthusiastic and impactful legal team
- Permanent opportunity, based in Wellington

**About the Ministry for Regulation**

The Ministry for Regulation is a small Government agency with a big job to do.

We're charged with leading the regulatory system within the New Zealand government and making regulation work better for everyone.

We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment.

**About the Role**

The Head of Legal leads a small team and is responsible for overseeing and managing the Ministry’s legal operations, providing legal advice and services to support the Ministry and our objectives, strategic oversight, risk management, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. They will provide expert advice on legal compliance, corporate governance, and risk management and advise on policy and operational proposals that support the Ministry’s functions.

**About you**

You will be an experienced lawyer with a deep understanding of the machinery of government. We need someone with a proven track record of providing legal advice across a range of areas, including constitutional and administrative law, the public management system and the regulatory management system.

You’re comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels. You’re comfortable working in an environment that’s still developing, you can think with agility, bring a lens of continuous improvement, and you’re happy to roll your sleeves up.

You will also be an experienced leader, or a senior practitioner with a track record in coaching and mentoring others.

**What we can offer you**
- Challenging and important work at the centre of government
- Work within a dedicated and supportive team, with a strong delivery focus, who values diversity of thought and where knowledge sharing is encouraged

**How to apply**

To view the job description, please click here.

Applications close on Sunday 23 March, 2025.

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