General Counselat Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People134,852 - 199,786 - ref. c55064423
Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People Wellington
Permanent, part
-time• Wellington-basedAre you an experienced senior legal professional looking for a role with variety and flexibility?
Ko wai mātou | About Us:Whaikaha
Mōu | About You:We're looking for a General Counsel to lead legal advice for the Ministry.
You will join our small, dedicated team to provide trusted legal advice across all areas of our work.As our lead legal advisor, you'll have the opportunity to work independently and take ownership of a wide range of legal matters.
No two days will be the same — you'll be involved in everything from policy development to contracts, procurement, and general legal advice for the Ministry.
You'll play a key part in supporting our Ministry's goals while managing your own workload and priorities.This role is perfect for a seasoned legal counsel who enjoys working autonomously and values flexibility.
This role is part time and up to 24 hours per week.
Mō te tūnga | About the Role:You will have significant experience as a senior legal counsel or similar role.
You will have the ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice.
Your demonstrated and broad legal knowledge, including policy, contracts, and procurement will set you up for success for this role.
You will have strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
To undertake this role successfully you will either be a disabled person, or you will be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community.
He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga | Position Description:The job description can be found here: General Counsel Position DescriptionSalary range: $134,852.00
We are committed to the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all levels of our work.
Me He Pātai Anō | Further Enquiries:We encourage you to talk to us about any support you need.
We want you to present this information in a way that plays to your strengths.
For example, you may prefer to use video instead of traditional CV and cover letter.
You might want whānau or a friend to tell us about you or use social media or a PowerPoint presentation.
Let's kōrero about what you need to feel supported in your application.Contact us about the best way for you to apply by emailing us at:PeopleandCulture@whaikaha.govt.nz Te Tono | Application: Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.If you work for Whaikaha
-time• Wellington-basedAre you an experienced senior legal professional looking for a role with variety and flexibility?
Ko wai mātou | About Us:Whaikaha
- Ministry of Disabled People has a unique mandate of having responsibility to steward change across Government, while commissioning disability support services, as well as transforming how these services are delivered.Disabled people expect to have greater choice and control over the supports and services they receive to lead their best life.
We are committed to this by strengthening relationships and working in partnership with disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, Pacific disabled people and their whānau.Whaikaha presents an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.
The call for Nothing about us, without us is an integral part of our operation.Mōu | About You:We're looking for a General Counsel to lead legal advice for the Ministry.
You will join our small, dedicated team to provide trusted legal advice across all areas of our work.As our lead legal advisor, you'll have the opportunity to work independently and take ownership of a wide range of legal matters.
No two days will be the same — you'll be involved in everything from policy development to contracts, procurement, and general legal advice for the Ministry.
You'll play a key part in supporting our Ministry's goals while managing your own workload and priorities.This role is perfect for a seasoned legal counsel who enjoys working autonomously and values flexibility.
This role is part time and up to 24 hours per week.
Mō te tūnga | About the Role:You will have significant experience as a senior legal counsel or similar role.
You will have the ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice.
Your demonstrated and broad legal knowledge, including policy, contracts, and procurement will set you up for success for this role.
You will have strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
To undertake this role successfully you will either be a disabled person, or you will be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community.
He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga | Position Description:The job description can be found here: General Counsel Position DescriptionSalary range: $134,852.00
- $199,786.00 Tono Mai | We encourage you to apply:Joining Whaikaha means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity that each individual brings.
Currently, just over 40% of our people identify as disabled people and we want this number to grow.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they really are.We are committed to the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all levels of our work.
Me He Pātai Anō | Further Enquiries:We encourage you to talk to us about any support you need.
We want you to present this information in a way that plays to your strengths.
For example, you may prefer to use video instead of traditional CV and cover letter.
You might want whānau or a friend to tell us about you or use social media or a PowerPoint presentation.
Let's kōrero about what you need to feel supported in your application.Contact us about the best way for you to apply by emailing us at:PeopleandCulture@whaikaha.govt.nz Te Tono | Application: Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.If you work for Whaikaha
- Please apply through the myHR portal.
This will ensure that your employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Ka Kati Ngā Tono | Applications Close: Sunday 25th May, 2025.
Whaikaha has adopted the Ministry of Social Development's (host agency) COVID-19 vaccination policy.This policy applies to all Whaikaha employees and encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
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