Lawyers (Medico-Legal)

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is New Zealand's largest health sector union, representing the interests of more than 63,000 nurses, midwives, students, kaimahi hauora, and health workers in Aotearoa/New Zealand on professional and employment-related matters. NZNO embraces te Tiriti o Waitangi and works to improve the health status of all people of Aotearoa/New Zealand through participation in health and social policy development.
NZNO provides medico-legal services to members, including representation at the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, Nursing Council Professional Conduct and Health Committees, Coroners Inquests, and Health and Disability Commissioner investigations.
This is an exciting opportunity for two experienced litigation lawyers skilled in medico-legal and health law practice to join our dynamic professional legal team.
You will need to hold an LLB and have a current practising certificate.
Person Profile: Minimum five (5) years' litigation experience
Experience in medico-legal practice/health law
Ability to manage cases autonomously
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
An ability to travel to meet the requirements of the position as necessary
Commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism
If you believe you have the experience, skills, and qualities to join this dynamic organisation, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae to: Fiona Palframan at ******.
You will find a position description at www.nzno.org.nz/about_us/vacancies

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