Principal Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

As we welcome our new Reserve Bank Governor, we are also looking to welcome a new Principal Legal Counsel to support our nationally significant mahi.

  • Bring your extensive legal experience to this important role
  • Support our nationally significant workstreams
  • Fixed term to Jan 2027, Wellington based role

Te turanga - The role

In this role you will provide strategic, technical and expert guidance in the implementation of the Deposit Takers Act (DTA) 2023, working in close collaboration with programme and policy teams. You will coordinate, manage, and directly contribute to the legislative drafting process across 15 prudential standards and other activities of a legal dimension falling under the DTA Programme.

Through these efforts, you will contribute to the development of robust and high-quality legislation to support the Reserve Bank's regulatory objectives and ensure decisions are made based on high quality legal advice.

O pukenga - About you

We're looking for a collaborative worker, who can work to deadlines effectively and is confident providing strategic advice to senior leaders. To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Thought leadership skills and ability to operate independently with a high level of initiative and judgement
  • Significant legal experience handling challenging legal problems
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills including sound judgement and decision-making in areas of complexity, ambiguity, urgency and high risk
  • Sound knowledge of financial services, corporate law, the theory and practice of legislation and regulation.
  • Ability to handle pressure, manage demands and maintain confidence of multiple stakeholders
  • Influencing skills, with the ability to identify key audiences and implement strategies to achieve required outcomes
  • A relevant legal qualification and be eligible to hold a NZ practicing certificate

Ko wai matou - Who we are'

We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and underpinning the financial system to allow New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.'

We do all we can to support a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.'

Nga painga - What we can offer you'

We have so much to offer from flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.'

Find more information about our benefits here: '

Korero tapiri - Additional information'

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Check out the position description and get in touch with us:

Me pehea te tuku tono - Interested?'

Applications close 11 November. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.' Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically represents you.

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