Are you looking for an awesome leadership role that uses your extensive legal experience and expertise and has a direct impact on your community? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

In the senior leadership role of General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing guidance to our Legal team and robust practical legal advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Elected Members. You will grow and maintain effective professional relationships with external stakeholders such as advisors or legal providers, along with many stakeholders across Council.

To be successful in this role you will be a strategic thinker who is solutions-focused and  has  proven leadership capability. A minimum of ten years' experience in practising Law is a must, along with a relevant tertiary qualification.

Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the bes...