Legal Counsel

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Risk Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful property matters across a diverse housing portfolio of approximately 75,000 homes that impact over 187,000 customers and a housing portfolio.

You'll be part of a high-performing legal and risk team supporting complex property transactions and land development initiatives across New Zealand. Your work will span agreements for sale and purchase, leasing, development agreements, resource management law as it applies to subdivisions and Crown-related legal frameworks, including the Public Works Act.

The property team sits within our Legal and Risk Directorate as a Legal Counsel. You'll be working in a dynamic and high-paced legal environment, providing specialist advice on a wide range of legal risks and property-related issues.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, practical legal advice across a diverse property portfolio
• Support legal risk management and decision-making processes
• Contribute to building legal capability across the organisation

Requirements

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

Kāinga Ora is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

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