- Wellington CBD location, office based position.
- One x permanent, one x 12-month fixed term – both full time, 40 hours per week.
- Flexible working – work from home two days per week.
Ko wai tātau | Who are we:
Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for kaiako | teachers and provides direction for the teaching profession from early childhood education through primary and secondary schooling in English and Māori medium settings. Matatū Aotearoa is an organisation that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We are committed to lifting the status and mana of the teaching profession, learning collaboratively with kaiako | teachers, supporting quality leadership, and teaching, and strengthening the regulatory and disciplinary framework for the profession in a fit for purpose way.
Our office is located Wellington CBD where you will see some of the best views in Te Whanganui a Tara. On top of four weeks’ annual leave, you will enjoy two paid days of Wellbeing Leave – which leads to a total of five weeks’ holiday in a year!
Mō te tūranga | About the role:
We are looking for two x Lead Lawyers to join our high performing and close-knit legal team. One of the positions is a permanent contract, this will be replacing our current Lead Lawyer who has recently moved into the Chief Legal Officer position.
The other position will be employed on a 12-month fixed term contract to help contribute to the Disciplinary Tribunal and appeals processes while matters are under the old rules work through.
In the Lead Lawyer role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and appropriate legal advice on disciplinary and competence matters.
He kōrero e pā ana ki i a koe | About you:
The successful candidates will come with excellent verbal and written communication skills, enjoy problem solving and have the ability to work in an agile environment.
To be considered for either of these opportunities, you will ideally come with the following attributes:
- Minimum six years’ experience as a practising lawyer.
- Strong competency of tikanga, te ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and te Reo Māori would be an advantage.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring of junior lawyers.
- Excellent relationship management skills, building and maintaining effective relationships and networks.
- Significant litigation experience in Court and with disciplinary bodies.
Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai l How to apply:
Apply for the position
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Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 27 May 2024.
For any inquiries, please send an email to: humanresources@teachingcouncil.nz
Please note that to apply for this role you must live and have a legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful appointment is conditional upon Criminal Record check and Psychometric Testing.
