Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mo tatou - About Us
He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people
Ka noho mātāmua te orangatonutanga o te tangata ki a mātou o Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa. Ko te aronga matua kia haere haumaru ngā tāngata katoa ki te mahi, kia hoki haumaru ki te te kāinga. Inā ka ngākaunui koe ki ēnei āhuatanga, tomo mai ki tēnei whare whakaruruhau.
WorkSafe New Zealand/ Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe. Our kaimahi are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our Mātāpono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do:
- Whakakotahi – we're united in a strong purpose
- Kōrero mai – we engage meaningfully
- Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- Free life insurance
- Discounts on health insurance and eye care
- Five weeks annual leave
- $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation
- 15 days sick leave and
- Learning and professional development opportunities
There are a growing number of employee led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Te Rōpū Atuapiko Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Wāhine Network, Tū Rangatira Māori Network.
We are coming to the end of the current organisational change process we have been in. WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is going into a period of transition and stability.
Ko te tīma - About your team
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will be one of two Managers in the Legal and Enforceable Undertakings Team,, supporting the provision of efficient, cost effective, and high quality legal services by our Wellington team across the full range of WorkSafe's operations. The team currently have solicitors who focus on the provision of legal advice to the organisation, as well as solicitors who conduct litigation, but all are dedicated to helping WorkSafe achieve its vision.
Ō te tūranga - About the role
This role requires an experienced and dynamic leader with a sound knowledge of health and safety and general public law, and a willingness towards continued development in these areas.. You will be responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of advice and practices in relation to the legal function here at WorkSafe, and be committed to improving New Zealand's overall work health and safety system.
Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a team of direct reports, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and alignment with WorkSafe's strategic objectives
- Collaborate with other leaders in the team to allocate work to staff and ensure consistency of practice
- Provide high quality legal services to WorkSafe New Zealand and instruct external legal providers
- Manage expenditure in line with approved guidelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
- Monitor and report on progress towards achievement of plans and strategies
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to the cultural values of different ethnic groups
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Extensive senior legal experience
- Demonstrable leadership experience or capability
- Excellent communication skills
- Practical, solution-focused approach
- A Law degree
- NZ practising certificate
- Knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for WorkSafe's mahi
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive
Awhe utu - Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $161,723 to $213,416. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.
Me pēhea te tono - How to apply
Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.
For further information please contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz with any queries, or to find out more about working for us, go to Careers | WorkSafe.
WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life. We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.
Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.
Applications close on Tuesday 8 April