Legal Counsel/Lawyer – Employment

People and Culture ǀ Pūmanawa Tangata

· Part-time at 22.5 to 30 hours per week (0.6 to 0.8 FTE) to be agreed with preferred candidate

· Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

Bring your specialist employment law skills and move in-house?

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

A rare and exciting career opportunity has arisen for an experienced intermediate solicitor to assist the University's in-house Senior Legal Counsel, specialising in employment and health and safety law. You will be part of a collegial People and Culture team, working closely with the Business Partners in empowering our leaders in their day-to-day duties. You will successfully provide legal advice, advocacy and support on grievances, disputes, change management, health and safety, remuneration and general employment relations matters. Come and enjoy the variety of work on offer, working with a range of stakeholders, in one of New Zealand's prestigious tertiary education environments.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will be passionate about making a difference and have experience in a similar role with specialist legal knowledge in employment and health and safety law, and have:

· substantial experience (5 years' PQE) in managing or advising on performance and disciplinary processes and change management

· experience in resolving workplace issues and mediation

· ability to utilise advocacy and public speaking skills in mediation and when delivering presentations and trainings

· proven experience and commitment to enhancing cultural awareness and competence

· excellent technical know-how with problem solving skills

· a 'can do' attitude, together with a friendly professional style.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will be rewarded by working with a team of dynamic, innovative and highly talented HR professionals and in an organisation that will provide you with a wide range of benefits and professional development opportunities.

We have a strong flexible/remote working culture so if this is something you're interested in please get in touch. For more information about our team, please visit us People and Culture.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 3 April 2022 (midnight, NZ time)

(Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received - interviews and appointment may take place before the close date).

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

This role requires that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID-19, during your employment with the University of Canterbury.

Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.