Legal Team Lead I Corporate And Registries

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEOpportunity to join as a Team Leader within the Legal, Ethics & Privacy branchWork across the Ministry, with leaders, managers and staff, to design, promote and embed best-practice policies, procedures and processesFlexible working options available to support work-life balancePermanent full-time position based in Wellington CBDSalary range $132,417 - $160,472 plus kiwisaver and wellness benefitsTenei turanga - About the Role : We are looking for a highly motivated legal practitioner to join the Corporate & Registries team as a Team Leader.This role is a people leader position in which the successful applicant will have responsibility for the direct management of people, complex work programmes and will contribute to the overall development and leadership of the Legal, Ethics and Privacy branch.

The Corporate & Registries team provides general legal advice to all MBIE's operations, including in relation to MBIE's 17 different regulatory systems and on governance, integrity and conduct matters that touch the organisation.

As Team Leader you will lead a team of professionals to deliver high quality and accurate legal advice on complex and high profile matters within agreed timeframes across all MBIE's operations.In this role you will proactively engage and build collaborative networks at all levels, to work in partnership with managers and stakeholders across the various groups at MBIE .

You will work with autonomy in a collaborative and collegial team, sharing your knowledge and expertise and providing leadership that motivates others to achieve.

You will also provide assistance to the Legal Services Manager, Chief Executive, MBIE's Senior Leadership Team, Ministers and the Ministry in general to support achievement the Ministry's goals and objectives.You will utilise your experience in leading and managing teams to build and enhance the overall team capability to provide innovative advice and products to both internal and external stakeholders.

You will implement strategies, work programmes and performance targets that supports delivery of agreed outputs and achievement of MBIE outcomes.This is a fantastic opportunity for you to bring your extensive experience and knowledge of relevant law and passion for the delivery of quality advice and continuous improvement to support a large Ministry .

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredAs a Team Leader you will be a natural relationship builder and highly regarded legal practitioner.

To be successful in the role you will also need to demonstrate the following : A passion to lead and mentor a team of professionals that provides strategic and operational advice across an organisationExperience in creating a positive work environment where people can succeed and developA highly regarded and well-respected legal practitioner with a high level of expertise in relevant areas of lawA reputation of exceptional customer service with experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levelsFlexibility to adapt and deliver successful outcomes in a fast-moving and demanding environmentWell-developed written and verbal communication skills, which allow you to convey key ideas and issues in a way that is suitable to the audienceCultural awareness and sensitivity with knowledge and experience or a willingness to develop understanding Maori practices; tikanga, te reo and Te Tiriti and the Treaty of Waitangi PrinciplesA tertiary qualification in law and current practising certificateMust have legal right to live and work in NZWhy work for us?

We aim to create a culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh perspectives to issues and to develop new approaches.

Our collaborative team encourages a positive, customer focussed, innovative and best in class attitude.

We are a fun, focused and supportive team who works hard to deliver excellence to our clients.We proactively support development through on-the-job learning, training courses, conferences, and seminars.We have a flexible working policy to support work-life balance.

Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE : MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi – Better TogetherMaia – Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei.

He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui.

E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.Me pehea te tono - How to Apply : Click here to view a position description.All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.Email Jess Dalbeth at

• quoting ref MBIE / 17894 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Thursday 7th August 2025 at midnight.

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