Kaituitui – Paerewa Ngaio | Professional Standards Adviser

Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand (the Council) is the regulator for doctors.  Our vision is to have a medical profession all New Zealanders can trust. We protect and promote public health and safety in New Zealand by registering doctors to practise medicine in New Zealand and supporting doctors to practise medicine safely by setting standards, ensuring compliance with those standards, and taking action where concerns are raised. 

Ko wai e rapu ana tatou | Who we’re looking for:

Are you a motivated and highly organised individual who can effectively prioritise?
Would you like to be part of a supportive team that focuses on the Council's obligations to protect the public by ensuring doctors are fit to practise?
Do you enjoy varied and challenging work?

To be successful in the role you will enjoy being part of a collaborative team and have:

Excellent business writing with a keen eye for detail

Strong verbal communication and presentation skills

Excellent relationship management skills.

Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

Previous experience in the following is desirable:

• Case management
• Disputes and resolutions management
• Familiarity with navigating and applying legislation (e.g., health-related frameworks) is a plus, but not essential
• Health sector or familiarity with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
• Demonstrable experience in business writing

He Angitūtanga | The opportunity

Become part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your contribution to a meaningful cause. This is a rewarding and challenging environment with opportunities for growth and the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now 

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, contact Maria Lyons at Niche Recruitment, maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz or call 021 403 855.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through SEEK.  Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

You must currently hold the right to work and reside in New Zealand to be eligible to apply.

Are you a detail-oriented, motivated professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining the highest standards in a crucial sector that directly affects public safety and trust. We’re looking for a Professional Standards Advisor to help uphold excellence and accountability within this organisation.

Mō te tūranga | The role

In this dynamic role, you will play a key part in maintaining professional standards across a range of cases. You’ll provide expert advice, assess compliance with established guidelines, and work alongside stakeholders to resolve issues that safeguard public interests. Your ability to communicate effectively, draft precise documentation, and collaborate with colleagues will be key to your success.

• Review and manage cases to ensure compliance with professional standards
• Communicate effectively with professionals and stakeholders to resolve queries and concerns
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on achieving shared goals
• Present findings and provide recommendations to support decision-making processes

 He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong business writing skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent verbal communication and skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in case management, regulatory roles, or the health sector is highly regarded
• Familiarity with navigating legislation (e.g., health-related frameworks) is a plus, but not essential

He Angitūtanga | The opportunity

Become part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your contribution to a meaningful cause. This is a rewarding and challenging environment with opportunities for growth and the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance.

Tono mai | Apply

If this sounds like you, I’d love to kōrero! Contact Maria Lyons on 021 403 855 or email maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz to obtain a position description.

To apply, please click “Apply Now” and submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

Only candidates who have the right to work and reside in New Zealand now are eligible to apply for this position.

Join this supportive Property/Development team in the Bay of Plenty with experienced and approachable mentors and innovative benefits!

The Opportunity

Are you a junior lawyer seeking to join a well-established firm that offers amazing benefits and high-quality work? Our client is a high-quality full-service legal practice in sunny Tauranga that encourages pragmatic working and a healthy lifestyle. They seek a dedicated and skilled Property lawyer to join their friendly and professional team that puts people first to work on a diverse range of contentious matters.

You will enjoy building relationships with quality clients and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of work, such as residential and commercial conveyancing, providing advice on commercial property and financing matters, as well as trusts and estate planning. Supported by a team of experts within a large well-resourced practice, you will be encouraged to grow and thrive in your legal career with on-going professional development and access to approachable Partners.

A range of benefits with a strong focus on wellness and quality of life and a culture that inspires, nurtures, and rewards effort to complement an excellent base salary commensurate with experience is on offer. There is support, flexibility, and even a car park for your daily use to save on the stress of commuting. The implementation of leading technology will also help you perform at a high level and work efficiently.

If you aspire to take your career further with a well-established firm in a fabulous location, we want to hear from you!

About You

The successful candidate will be committed to providing excellent care for their clients and open to mentoring junior practitioners.

Ideally, you will be:

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 1-5+ years' PQE
• Ideally previous experience in Property law from another private practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client care approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personable and collaborative

If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity, please get in touch with us admin@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

No details.

Tumuaki

Te Kura Māori o Porirua, a composite school (Year 1-13) with a roll of over 300 students, proudly embraces our guiding ethos of “He Kura Te Tangata." Located on picturesque grounds at 392 Warspite Avenue, Porirua, approximately 30 minutes north of Wellington CBD, the school was established in 2001.

In partnership with Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Kura Māori o Porirua focuses on building capable students who will become future leaders for their own iwi, hapū, and whānau. As a Māori-language immersion school, the principal language of instruction is te reo Māori. Our aim is to produce graduates who are confident and articulate speakers and writers in both te reo Māori and English, excelling as leaders in both Māori and non-Māori settings.

Due to our current co-principals relocating, we are seeking an experienced educational leader for the position of Tumuaki. This will be primarily a non-teaching role focused on enhancing the high quality of teaching, academic achievement, and standards of te reo Māori in the Kura.

The key attributes required for this role include:

1. Significant experience in teaching and educational leadership.
2. Confidence in te reo Māori and grounded in te ao Māori.
3. The ability to set and articulate a clear vision, bringing fresh ideas and energy.
4. Excellent communication skills with experience in building enduring relationships.
5. Sound planning, organising and management skills.
6. A kind, generous leader who is guided by  “He kura te tangata” and who embodies the mātāpono of Kaitiakitanga, Rangatiratanga, Whai Wāhitanga and Whanaunagatanga.

For a copy of the candidate briefing document and application form, contact Jane Temel at Niche Recruitment. Mobile: 021 499902 or email: jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz

To apply, click ‘apply for this job’ or submit your covering letter, CV and completed application form to jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz by 9am Monday 28 April 2025.

Tumuaki

Ko Te Kura Māori o Porirua tētahi kura hiato (Tau 1-13), koni atu i te 300 tauira te nui o tōna rārangi ingoa, ā, ko tāna kōrero tāhuhu, ko “He Kura Te Tangata.” I runga i tōna taumata ātaahua rirerire ki 392 Warspite Avenue, i tōna 30 meneti ki te raki o te pokapū o Pōneke, whakatūria ai te kura i te tau 2001.

I runga anō i te mahi ngātahi ki a Ngāti Toa Rangatira, e aro nui ana a Te Kura Māori o Porirua ki te whakatipu i ngā tauira e mātau ana, kia tū rangatira mai ai ā te anamata, mō ō rātou iwi, hapū me ō ratou ake whānau. He kura rūmaki reo Māori tēnei, nō reira ko te reo mātāmua mō te whakaako, ko te reo Māori. Ko tā mātou whāinga ko te whakaputa i ngā raukura e tū marohi ana, e wainene ana hoki te kōrero, e mātau ana hoki te tuhituhi i te reo Māori me te reo Pākehā, mā tēnei e eke kairangi ai te tauira hei rangatira i ngā ao e rua. 

Nā runga i te hūnukutanga o ō mātou tumuaki takirua ki wāhi kē, e kimi ana mātou i tētahi kaiārahi ako whai wheako nui mō te tūranga o te Tumuaki. Ehara te aronga nui o tēnei tūranga i te whakaako, engari kē ia ko te whakaū i te kounga o te whakaako, te angitu o te tauira, me te kounga o te reo Māori i roto i te kura.

Ko ngā āhuatanga matua e rapua ana mō te tūranga nei:

1. He whānui, he huhua ngā wheako mō te whakaako me te ārahi ā-mātauranga.
2. He kōrero Māori, kua pakiaka ōna waewae ki roto i te ao Māori.
3. Te āheinga ki te waihanga mai me te whakaū i tētahi moemoeā me te kawe mai i te ngoi me ngā whakaaro hou.
4. He kairangi ngā pūkenga whakawhitiwhiti, he whānui hoki ngā wheako ki te tuitui hononga.
5. E mātau ana ngā pūkenga ki te whakamahere, whakarite me te whakahaere.

1. He kaiārahi ngākau mākohakoha e piripono ana ki te kōrero “He kura te tangata”, ā, he tangata e kaha ana ki te whakatinana ake i ngā mātāpono o te Kaitiakitanga, te Rangatiratanga, te Whai Wāhitanga me te Whanaungatanga.

E whiwhi ai koe ki te puka whakaahua kaitono me tētahi puka tono, whakapā mai ki a Jane Temel o Niche Recruitment mā te waea ki 021 499902, mā te īmēra rānei ki jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz

E tono ai koe, pāwhiria te pātene ‘apply for this job’, tukuna mai rānei tō reta whakauhi, tō tāhuhu tangata me tētahi puka tono kua oti i a koe ki jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz i mua i te 9 karaka o Rāhina te 28 o Apereira 2025.

Team Leader – Professional Standards 
Shape the Future of Medical Standards & Lead a High-Performing Team

Mō te tūranga | The role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader – Professional Standards to join a respected regulatory organisation in the healthcare sector. This leadership role is critical in ensuring the maintenance of professional standards, education, and continuous quality improvement within the medical profession.

In this role, you will oversee a team of Professional Standards Advisers, manage cases, develop operational initiatives, and contribute to policy and process improvements. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Professional Standards Adviser
• Oversee case management processes, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and training programmes
• Provide expert advice and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with legislative requirements, policies, and best practices

 He kōrero mōu | About you

You ideally will bring to this role:

• Proven leadership experience in a regulatory, healthcare, or legal environment
• Strong case management or project management skills in a high-volume setting
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence and drive continuous improvement
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in regulatory settings
• A relevant tertiary qualification in law, healthcare, policy, or a related analytical discipline is preferred

He Angitūtanga | The opportunity

You will be leading a dedicated team making a tangible impact on healthcare standards.

Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven environment where your expertise and contribution is valued.

Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth opportunities.

Offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and two days working from home.

Tono mai | Apply

If you are passionate about upholding professional standards in the medical sector and thrive in a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with a your CV and a tailored covering letter. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you're keen, please apply now!

If you'd like to have a kōrero about this role, contact Maria Lyons on 021 403 855, or email maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz 

Principal Advisor - Employment Relations

• Permanent role based in Auckland or Wellington
• Tight-knit collaborative team + genuine flexibility and WFH days
• Opportunity to explore diverse and interesting work

Join this large and dynamic agency and help lead the way in creating a high performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace. This role sits within a highly skilled and dedicated ER team, a centre of excellence within the wider People group.

As a Principal Employment Relations Advisor, you will support and provide expert advice to the People function and wider organisation on a broad range of employment relations issues. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the Employment Relations work programme to help build a best practice environment, support the People Strategy, and drive transparent, compliant practices across the organisation.

In this critical and influential role, you will partner with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to work through the industrial relations, strategic, and legal implications of people-related initiatives.  

You’ll enjoy providing expert employment advice to people leaders and coaching HR Business Partners to build capability, deliver a great employee experience, and foster a ‘Speak Up’ culture.

Fundamental to this organisation’s employment relations strategy is ensuring that it maintains credible, collaborative relationships with union partners and an important part of the role is navigating what this means in a large organisation.

Working within a high-performing collaborative team, you will be well supported to ensure ER casework, including whistleblower investigations, are resolved efficiently to achieve the best possible result for the organisation and its people.

Support and champion the organisation's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori.

 Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in NZ employment law and workplace relations, preferably with a unionised workforce.
• A law degree (or similar tertiary qualification) with around 7+ years’ PQE, ideally with the ability to hold a NZLS practising certificate.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with empathy, influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• A balance of strategic thinking and the willingness to get ‘hands-on’ delivering tactical solutions and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Pragmatism and proven experience in delivering efficient resolution of employment disputes.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with an eye for detail Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement in identifying and appropriately managing risk
• Knowledge of (or a willingness to learn about) Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori, diversity and inclusion.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

Be part of a leading organisation that has a clear mission and strong commitment to its values. You’ll make a meaningful impact on New Zealand’s future while growing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

A generous range of benefits are on offer including 5 weeks annual leave, an extra ‘My Day’ to take whenever you like, and Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Genuine flexible working options are also available.

If you’re ready to make a difference, I'd love to hear from you!

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Sunday, 23^rd February.

To apply for this role, click the 'Apply' or 'I'm interested' button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about whether this role might be suitable for you, please contact Maria Lyons on 021 403 855 or maria.lyons@niche.recruitment.co.nz

• Competitive Salary + excellent workplace culture + stunning heritage offices
• Diverse resource management matters 
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities 

If you're an intermediate to senior RM lawyer looking to make your next move, look no further!

The firm 

Our client is a long established, well-respected full-service Auckland law firm located in stunning, newly refurbished offices in the CBD.

At its heart this firm prides itself on being trusted advisors to its valued client base, some of whom have been with the firm for generations.

With a rare, old-world charm this firm continues to move with the times. It provides an excellent level of client care whilst encouraging and supporting the development and progression of its valued lawyers to be the best they can be. Here you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible life / work balance, solid team support and so much more. 

About You

We’re looking for:

• A NZ qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience (thereabouts) in resource management and unit titles
• The ability to work (mostly) autonomously with Partner support and supervision where required
• A desire to provide an ongoing, personalised level of care to your clients
• Technical ability in both written and verbal communication
• Willingness to mentor and guide more junior members of the team
• A confident, down to earth and professional manner

How to apply?

If you are interested and would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to give me a call for a confidential discussion around how we can assist with your next career move.

To apply click the "Apply" or "I'm Interested" button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact admin@nicherecruitment.co.nz

At Niche Recruitment, we create pathways for exceptional people

About The Firm

This central Auckland law firm is well-established with almost 30 years of serving the Pan-Asian community. They have been a trusted partner providing comprehensive legal solutions in commercial and property law to their clients. They are renowned for their supportive and inclusive culture, where diversity is celebrated and valued.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Property or Commercial Lawyer to join the dynamic team at this firm. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation to our diverse client base.
• Handle a broad range of commercial or property law matters, including but not limited to:
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, business sales and transactions. 
  • Overseeing property transactions, conveyancing and subdivisions.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, and external parties effectively.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth and development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has 5 years' PQE in commercial or property law within a private practice. 
• Admitted to practice law and has, or has the ability to hold a practising certificate in New Zealand
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Performance-based bonus schemes available
• Secure onsite car parking
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Firm celebrations for cultural holidays

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to admin@nicherecruitment.co.nz

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you a wonderful festive season!