Inspectorate Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Professional Standards (Regulatory) team as Inspectorate Manager. This pivotal role focuses on the regulation of law firms trust accounts in accordance with the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Trust Account) Regulations 2008.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Inspectorate team ensuring all activities meet regulatory obligations and are delivered through streamlined risk-based processes that support continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape national standards drive innovation and foster a high-performing future-focused team culture.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Business Accounting Law or a related field (desirable).
- Proven experience in leading and managing professional teams with a focus on performance development and strategic alignment.
- Demonstrated experience in audit assurance or risk-based regulatory environments ideally within the legal financial or public sector.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear concise reports and present evidence before tribunals and courts.
- High level of discretion integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Willingness to travel as required (a current drivers licence is essential).
We are looking for candidates who share our purpose as Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga tāria te wā Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.
What we can offer
Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with opportunities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured and your work recognised and valued.
It is important that the Law Society can attract support and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time between the office and home.
Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:
- Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas and the new year
- Discounts and benefits as part of our membership Partner Programme
- Competitive remuneration
Diversity and inclusion are important to us and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealands multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.
About the Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the country the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and for consumers of legal services.
How to apply
If you would like to apply please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.
Applications close 5pm Monday 9 February 2026
Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open so we encourage you to make an early application.
For a confidential discussion and additional information including the position description pleasecontact the People and Culture team at
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
