Group General Counsel

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a dynamic leader to unite and lead the strategically important functions of procurement governance legal risk and assurance within our organisation.

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

As Group General Counsel you will lead a high-performing function that acts as a strategic and trusted advisor to the business. Youll harness robust processes strong capabilities and modern technology to drive long-term value and deliver great outcomes for New Zealand.

Your key accountabilities will be to:

Provide enterprise-wide leadership for governance legal procurement risk and assurance
Shape approaches that deliver measurable business value and safeguard organisational interests
Drive innovative procurement practices and robust legal frameworks
Lead proactive risk management and assurance processes
Act as a trusted advisor to the CE Board and Executive Leadership Team

You will find out more about the role here.

Ko koe tēnei About you

You are a highly experienced legal and commercial professional with deep expertise in navigating complex and regulated environments. Your strong command of public procurement legislation commercial law and government contracting frameworks enables you to design govern and deliver robust and compliant procurement practices. You bring a strategic mindset with the ability to translate legal and commercial requirements into practical highquality operational outcomes. A confident communicator and influential collaborator you build trusted relationships across the organisation and with external partners. You have an ability to balance risk and opportunities to deliver outcomes that drive high performance for the organisation.

What youll bring:

Extensive experience in commercial procurement or legal roles within complex and regulated environments with a track record of delivering measurable business value.
Ability to shape and execute enterprise-wide plans for governance risk legal compliance and procurement that align with organisational strategy and drive long-term value.
Deep understanding of public sector procurement and commercial law with expertise in risk management performance analytics and supplier governance.
Strong relationship-building skills including experience working with Boards Executive teams Government ministers and central agencies.
Demonstrated ability to lead change management and continuous improvement initiatives fostering a culture of high performance and adaptability.
Skilled at translating complex legal and financial concepts into clear actionable advice for diverse audiences.

Mō mātou About Us

The purpose of the General Counsel Office is to enable NZTA to operate with commercial strength integrity and resilience by providing expert leadership in governance legal procurement risk and assurance.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha What you will get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements including remote/hybrid options - role dependant.
Along with our otherbenefitswe also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga Applications close:

1 February 2026

For further information email:

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a dynamic leader to unite and lead the strategically important functions of procurement governance legal risk and assurance within our organisation.Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunityAs Group General Counsel you will lead a high-performing function that act...