Legal Director Tāmaki

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Manukau Institute of Technology Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$200,000 per year

Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata | Learning with purpose, creating our futures

A new era in vocational education is unfolding in Tāmaki Makaurau. Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec, two trusted institutions with over 50 years of service, are coming together to create a unified, future-focused learning environment. This transformation is about more than education; it's about building an inclusive system that reflects the aspirations of our diverse communities, industries, and Māori across the region.

Te āheinga: The Opportunity

As Legal Director Tāmaki, you will lead governance, legal, and enterprise risk functions. This pivotal role provides high-quality, commercially relevant legal advice and insights that influence decision-making at all levels, including Council and committee secretariat functions.

What you'll do:

  • Lead with impact: Drive legal, governance, and risk strategies that shape our organisation.
  • Champion compliance: Act as Privacy and OIA Officer, ensuring robust frameworks.
  • Enable transformation: Oversee policy, contracts, and internal audit to support change.
  • Inspire a team: Provide values-based leadership to a high-performing legal function.
  • Advocate for Te Tiriti: Embed principles into everything we do.

He kōrero mōu: What We're Looking For

A strategic legal leader with the technical expertise and influence to operate at the highest levels. You will bring a deep understanding of law, governance, and risk management, underpinned by a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

  • Qualifications: Postgraduate law degree and a current (or eligible) practicing certificate.
  • Experience:
    • Legal Expertise: Extensive background in corporate, commercial, and/or property law, with public sector or education experience an advantage.
  • Governance & Risk: Strong capability in governance, policy development, risk frameworks, and internal audit.
  • Leadership in Change: Demonstrated experience leading transformation and change initiatives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead legal disciplines and teams at a senior level, including developing and implementing strategy.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication, strong strategic acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that make you a perfect fit for this position. For further information, contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, at

Applications close: 5.00PM, Friday 28 November 2025

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process. Preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.

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