Senior Legal Counsel - Property InfrastructureHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe Senior Legal Counsel - Property and Infrastructure is part of the Health New Zealand legal team which has a nationwide focus. We are a collaborative, collegial team united by a commitment to support quality health services and outcomes for all New Zealand's populations.The Property and Infrastructure team supports in particular the Infrastructure and Investment Group, and regional teams leading or managing property, leasing, land and construction projects.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe Senior Legal Counsel - Property & Infrastructure is part of the Health New Zealand legal team. We have offices across New Zealand, supporting the operational work of our hospitals and community services. We are a collaborative, collegial and empathetic team united by a commitment to support quality health services and outcomes for all New Zealand's populations.Our work is broad-ranging and critically important including work on significant and often novel public law, regulatory, medico-legal and privacy issues, and major procurement, commercial, construction, property, and litigation matters. This work is fundamental to achieving the kaupapa of our organisation.About youYou will bring at least six years of post-qualification experience, ideally in property and construction law. This role suits someone who builds and values relationships, enjoys a challenge, takes the initiative, and delivers the best outcomes for the organisation.Strong communication skills, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to provide both reactive and proactive advice to a diverse range of clients in a fast-paced environment are essential for success. A willingness to learn, build on your skills, and take the lead on projects and tasks is key.Outstanding relationship skills and the ability to navigate complex problems and issues will set you apart in this role.You will bringCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving together of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday, 20 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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