Join us in shaping Aotearoa's digital landscape for future generations
Tuatahi's journey has been marked by an unwavering commitment to building a better, brighter and more connected Aotearoa.
As a leader in Aotearoa’s ultrafast broadband revolution, our role is to meticulously plan and install a sprawling network of fibre optic cables across our country. This network, extending over 6,000 km, is not just a collection of cables but a lifeline that connects households and businesses directly to the internet.
We operate as a wholesale entity, partnering with retail service providers (RSPs) and mobile network operators (MNOs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 249,000 households and businesses across regions including Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki, and Auckland.
As we continue to extend our network, we are looking for more innovative individuals to join us on our journey. Become part of a business that’s not only connecting the present, but also lighting the path for a digitally empowered tomorrow.


Why Tuatahi is the place for you
At Tuatahi, we're not just about cutting-edge technology; we're about people too. We offer some great benefits that truly make a difference in our employees' lives.

• Medical and life Insurance cover.
• Utilities rebate to help cover costs of utilities, such as power and fibre, in your home.
• $500 refer a friend bonus.
• One day per year to give back to your community and volunteer for a registered charity.
• One wellbeing leave day every six months to catch up on life admin or do something you enjoy.
• Parental leave benefits including topping up to 100% of your salary when on parental leave.

The role
As our In-House Legal Counsel, you will provide high-quality, timely, and practical legal support and advice to safeguard the interests of Tuatahi and its stakeholders. Your role will help guide our business through legal scenarios, ensuring that our operations are aligned with legal requirements and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer comprehensive legal advice and support on a wide range of issues affecting Tuatahi, including commercial contracts and corporate matters.

• Analyse, draft and contracts, ensuring they meet the company’s needs and protect its interests.

• Manage legal risks and provide recommendations to the Senior Legal Counsel.

• Stay across legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive legal guidance.

• Collaborate with various departments to address legal concerns and support business initiatives.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Qualification in law and admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

• Over 4 years post-admission experience (in-house or private practice)

Experience in commercial (contract) and corporate law

A detailed position description can be found here.

If applying through Seek - check out the job ad on our careers page for the link to the position description.
This is a fixed term 12month contract

Sound like you?
Tuatahi First Fibre is more than just a workplace; it's a community where your skills, creativity and passion for technology can truly flourish. So, if you're eager to contribute to a brighter, more connected tomorrow, and enjoy flexible working along with some great employee benefits, it's time to take the next step.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a crucial and permanent part of our business strategy. To help us ensure a fully diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment, we invite you to answer two questions when you apply for this role so we can track and further our drive for fair and equal opportunities. The information shared here is strictly optional, it cannot and will not affect your job application in any way and it will be anonymised before being used for reporting purposes.

Advertising closes: 26 September 2024