About the role

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Lawyers Complaints Service in our Investigations team.

Appointed by Standards Committees, Investigators prepare investigation plans, collect and analyse information and evidence, undertake interviews and prepare investigation reports on behalf of Standards Committees.

You will work alongside your peers and management to achieve timely completion of investigations which may include matters involving harassment, bullying and discrimination, as well as sensitive (including sexual abuse) and high-profile cases.

You will be supported by Senior Investigators who lead complex investigations, business improvement initiatives and coach, train and mentor investigators to develop their skills.

This is a permanent, full-time role with some nationwide travel required. The work is challenging, varied, fast-paced and can be demanding. It requires judgement, integrity, and a high level of resilience.

We are open to applicants from throughout the country, this role is not limited to Wellington.

Our ideal applicant will have:

• A tertiary qualification in regulatory investigations or law or other relevant qualification;
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar regulatory investigation position, or in the interpretation and application of legislation and legal principals would be an advantage;
• A qualification in mediation would be a benefit, though not essential
• Experience within the legal sector would be a benefit, though not essential
• Experience in completing cost assessments would be a benefit, though not essential
• Strong investigative skills, with good organisational practices

We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of 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. 

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 a number of social activities 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 a good 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 partners programme 
• Competitive remuneration 

Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s 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 the consumers of legal services.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to submit an application form to provide some additional details.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 21 March 2025.

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, please contact the People and Culture team at recruitment@lawsociety.org.nz

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.