The Chief Legal Advisor is the Ministry of Education’s senior legal authority responsible for leadership and high-quality advice that supports effective decision-making and protects the Ministry’s interests
Job Summary
The Chief Legal Advisor is the Ministry of Education’s senior legal authority responsible for leadership and high-quality advice that supports effective decision-making and protects the Ministry’s interests.
The role leads the Ministry’s legal and privacy functions, working closely with senior leaders and external legal bodies to ensure alignment with strategic and public sector obligations.
The Corporate group provides essential support functions enabling the Ministry to operate effectively and deliver excellent and equitable education outcomes.
Matching Summary
The Chief Legal Advisor is the Ministry of Education’s senior legal authority responsible for leadership and high-quality advice that supports effective decision-making and protects the Ministry’s interests.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Legal and privacy leadership
Governance and compliance frameworks
Trusted advisory to senior leaders
Collaboration with Crown Law and legal teams
Strategic legal risk management
Nice-to-have
Coaching and mindset shifting
Building senior-level partnerships
Use of data and insights for decision making
Political awareness and navigating ambiguity
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Key Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification in law
Admission as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Current Legal Practising Certificate from New Zealand Law Society
Extensive legal experience in public or private sector
Sound knowledge of public sector environment and legislative processes