Company DescriptionHato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.Job DescriptionSmall In-house Team of the Year - In-House Lawyers Association of New Zealand (ILANZ) - 2024We have an exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity due to an internal secondment. The General Manager Legal & Risk is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). As a member of the SLT they support the Deputy Chief Executive by working collaboratively with other members to support the delivery of the strategic priorities set by the Priory Board (PB) and cascaded into functional objectives.The General Manager Legal & Risk incorporates the role of General Counsel with responsibility for the provision of senior independent legal advice to the organisation.As the lead for Legal & Risk they are responsible for:Legal managementGovernance arrangementsRisk & AssurancePrivacySenior Leadership Team Key OutcomesEngage and support, as a member of the SLT to the development and implementation of all of Hato Hone St John's strategic and business plans, providing specialist insight and functional perspective into the planning processes so as to create a sustainable and competitive advantage for the function and St John.Provide positive leadership to all people across the functional area; build a supportive, fair and open culture that supports high performance and growth mindset, positive engagement, and encourages and enables people to be the best they can.Exemplify and promote the St John vision, values and organisational goals in all relationships and interactions with stakeholders. Ensure that management processes are open and transparent, encourage the confidence of our people, communities, and other agencies, and promote a positive organisational/ functional image.Ensure that tikanga Maori principles are applied to strategic thinking and delivery so as to support a demonstrable focus on health equity and quality improvement for Hauora Maori; reduce racism and discrimination and promoting cultural safety and competence; and actively look for opportunities to develop an effective Tiriti/Treaty based lens to service delivery and inclusion.QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will have:Law degreeCurrent Practicing certificateApprox. minimum of eight years PQESignificant experience in a Senior In-House roleA track record of working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environmentDirect experience of working with boards of Charities, public sector or commercial organisationsProven effective leadership and positive engagement across a range of functional areasAdditional InformationMe pehea te tuku tono - How to applyClick "I'm interested" before applications close on 8 October 2024.For further information please contact Simone Gillespie on ******** ext. 8938 or (email protected) for a confidential discussion.At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr