Principal Legal Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Be part of a brand-new central agency
• Help shape and improve regulatory systems
• Provide legal advice on significant issues integral to the smooth running of our country

About us:

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

We're charged with improving the rules and regulations imposed by Government to make them more streamlined and easier for New Zealanders to navigate.

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

About the Role:

In this senior role you will be instrumental in providing legal advice and guidance to support us as we establish the Ministry and set it up for the future.
Taking a collaborative approach, you will use your extensive technical skills and experience in a broad range of legal work from the legal framework that governs the regulatory management system to drafting and negotiating contracts.

The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

This role is banded from $145,563 - $193,287. The sucessful candidate will be appointed within this range dependent on skills and experience.

About you:

Have a look in the position description for further details about what we're looking for, but a couple of important points:

• You will need a tertiary qualification in law, and currently hold (or be eligible to hold) a practising certificate.
• To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a SECRET security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

What you can experience in this role:

• The opportunity to be directly involved as we stand up a new central agency
• Work within a dedicated and supportive team where diversity of thought and knowledge sharing is encouraged
• Join a team who have a strong delivery focus, operating in a supportive team environment, where everyone looks out for each other
• Play an integral part in ensuring a quality regulatory environment
• Exposure across a wide range of government agencies
• Flexible working options

How to apply:

We look forward to hearing from you. To apply for this role please click the apply button below. Queries can be directed to people@regulation.govt.nz

Applications close 12th May 2024.