• 2.O FTE
• Location: Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is the New Zealand’s largest health sector union. We represent the interests of more 63,000 nurses, midwives, students, kaimahi hauora and health workers in Aotearoa/New Zealand on professional and employment related matters.

NZNO embraces te Tiriti o Waitangi and works to improve the health status of all people of Aotearoa/New Zealand through participation in health and social policy development. NZNO provides medico-legal services to members including representation at the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, Nursing Council Professional Conduct and Health Committees, Coroners Inquests and Health and Disability Commissioner investigations.

This is an exciting opportunity for two experienced litigation lawyers who are also skilled in medico-legal and health law practice to join our dynamic professional legal team.

You will need to hold an LLB and have a current practising certificate.

Person Profile:

• Minimum five (5) years’ litigation experience.
• Experience in medico-legal practice/health law.
• Ability to manage cases autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• An ability to travel to meet the requirements of the position as necessary.
• Commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism.

 If you believe you have the experience, skills, and qualities to join this dynamic organisation please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Fiona Palframan: Fiona.palframan@nzno.org.nz.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 1 December 2024.

You will find a position description at www.nzno.org.nz/about_us/vacancies.