Auckland Transport (AT) is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities. Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.
We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for a more effective and efficient AT.
Delivering Auckland’s transport solution on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.

KO WAI MĀTOU | ABOUT US

At Auckland Transport, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

We offer:

• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships

PLEASE APPLY PROVIDING YOUR UPDATED CV ALONG WITH A COVER LETTER SUMMARISING HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE.

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Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the legal services team provides high quality legal advice and support to AT.
• Coordinating the provision of this advice through our internal legal team and external legal advisors.
• Driving a programme of operational improvements to achieve strong team performance and a continued focus on customer service.
• Maintaining high levels of engagement with AT business leaders.
• Providing coaching and technical guidance to the legal team.
• Fostering and maintaining strong working relationships and partnerships across all AT business areas and with external stakeholders.
• Preparing the annual legal services plan covering work activities, training and stakeholder relationships.
• Liaise with Auckland Council and other CCOs to ensure consistency and efficiency in delivery of legal services

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of leading and influencing across an oranisation
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law and hold (or eligible for) a current NZ Practising Certificate.
• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
• Be a Senior lawyer preferably with a minimum of 12 years post qualification experience in one or more of these areas of speciality; property, transport, commercial law, public law, and litigation.
• Good understanding of the local government or public sector regulatory environment and political framework.
• Experience in use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Able to maintain professional and positive relationships at a senior level.
• Able to sustain a high level of energy and positivity during times of extreme pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills