Legal Director Tamaki

Whakairohia he toki, taraia te anamata | Learning with purpose, creating our futures A new era in vocational education is unfolding in Tamaki Makaurau.

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec, two trusted institutions with over 50 years of service, are coming together to create a unified, future-focused learning environment.

This transformation is about more than education; it's about building an inclusive system that reflects the aspirations of our diverse communities, industries, and Maori across the region.

Te aheinga : The Opportunity As Legal Director Tamaki, you will lead governance, legal, and enterprise risk functions.

This pivotal role provides high-quality, commercially relevant legal advice and insights that influence decision-making at all levels, including Council and committee secretariat functions.

What you'll do : Lead with impact : Drive legal, governance, and risk strategies that shape our organisation.

Champion compliance : Act as Privacy and OIA Officer, ensuring robust frameworks.

Enable transformation : Oversee policy, contracts, and internal audit to support change.

Inspire a team : Provide values-based leadership to a high-performing legal function.

Advocate for Te Tiriti : Embed principles into everything we do.

He korero mou : What We're Looking For A strategic legal leader with the technical expertise and influence to operate at the highest levels.

You will bring a deep understanding of law, governance, and risk management, underpinned by a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications : Postgraduate law degree and a current (or eligible) practicing certificate.

Experience : Legal Expertise : Extensive background in corporate, commercial, and / or property law, with public sector or education experience an advantage.

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