New Zealand Job Openings

New Zealand Government

Senior Legal Advisor

Wellington

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Senior Legal Advisor | Kaitohutohu Ture Matua or Legal Advisor |Kaitohutohu Ture

1-year Fixed term Full time role
Auckland or Wellington based
Fun, friendly and supportive team and environment

Ko wai tātou | Who we are
The Health and Disability Commissioner promotes and protects the rights of health and disability services consumers and facilitates the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringements of those rights.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the HDC legal team as a Senior Legal Advisor or Legal Advisor. The legal team is a collegial and high performing team, which undertakes a wide variety of legal and policy work, including in relation to the Health and Disability Commissioner's complaints resolution jurisdiction.

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū te haere | What you'll need to be successful:

- At least 5 years (senior legal advisor) or 3 years (Experienced Legal Advisor) post-admission experience as a barrister and solicitor
- An excellent academic record
- A sound knowledge of health care law, public law generally and administrative law in particular
- A well-developed understanding of policy issues affecting the interests of health and disability services consumers
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral skills.
- A demonstrated ability to handle complex cases and meet deadlines
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Sound judgement and analytical ability
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
- A high level of initiative and self confidence

If you're keen to see the direct impact that your contribution can have for the health and disability sector, this is your opportunity to see the positive outcomes first hand. Apply now if you're ready to make a difference.
To download the Senior Legal Advisor position description please click here or follow the link below (copy and paste in the web browser).
https://hdc.elmotalent.co.nz/uploads/hdc/files/Senior%20Legal-%20Legal%20Advisor%20PD%20Oct%202024(1).pdf
To download the Legal Advisor position description please click here or follow the link below (copy and paste in the web browser).
https://hdc.elmotalent.co.nz/uploads/hdc/files/PD%20Legal%20Advisor(1).pdf
All applicants must complete the online HDC application form to be considered. Applications can be submitted via the button below. Your CV and Cover Letter can be attached within the application.
E-mail enquiries to recruitment@hdc.org.nz

Applications for this role close Monday 28 October 2024

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