Legal Counsel Tenancy Operations – Auckland or Wellington Location
Job Description
- Join a growing legal team delivering trusted tenancy advice
- Work across a broad portfolio of legal matters impacting housing
- Permanent role | Based in Wellington or Auckland
Te Whiwhinga Mahi – Our opportunity
We’re looking for a solicitor to join our newly created Tenancy Operations Legal team within the Legal and Risk Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your legal career while contributing to the wellbeing of New Zealanders by supporting tenancy services across K inga Ora’s 75,000-home portfolio.
In this role, you’ll provide legal advice on a variety of issues, including the Residential Tenancies Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Privacy Act, and broader regulatory obligations. You’ll also help advise on queries and disputes, support internal teams, and contribute to building a system of legally sound and consistent decision-making.
We are seeking someone who is solutions-focused, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of providing practical, plain-language advice. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation and play a role in training and supporting operational teams. Prior experience in tenancy, public law, or administrative law would be an advantage, but we welcome applicants from diverse legal backgrounds with strong foundational skills.
Ng pumanawatanga ou – What you will bring
A New Zealand practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work with urgency and prioritise competing demands
- Enthusiasm for improving outcomes for customers and communities
What we offer you
- A supportive, collegial legal team and experienced leadership
- Five weeks’ annual leave and flexible working options
- Diverse legal work with significant public impact
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Tono mai | Apply now
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
To apply for this job email your details to lawfuel@gmail.com.