Escape the city grind and build a fulfilling legal career in the sunny skies and beaches of the Bay of Plenty!

We are seeking exceptional legal talent to join full-service legal practices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane.

This is your opportunity to:

• Expand your legal expertise across a diverse range of practice areas.
• Build a rewarding career with competitive compensation, great benefits and a fantastic work/life balance.
• Accelerate your career progression through ongoing training and support from experienced practitioners in a close-knit and supportive environment.

If you are qualified to practise in New Zealand, with strong communication skills and enjoy working in team environments, let’s talk!

Here are some of the roles that we are currently recruiting for:

Tauranga

• Solicitor (Employment) – 1-3 years’ PQE
• Solicitor (Relationship Property) – 2-3+ years’ PQE
• Solicitor (Litigation) – 3-5 years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Commercial Property) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Corporate/Commercial) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Litigation) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Employment / Litigation) – 5-6 years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Property) – 5+ years’ PQE
• Senior Associate (with Partnership Pathway) – 8-10+ years’ PQE

Support Roles:

• Legal Executive (Commercial Property) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Estates Administrator (with legal experience)

Whakatane

• Solicitor (Litigation/Employment/Family) – 3+ years’ PQE

Rotorua

• Solicitor (Litigation) – 2+ years’ PQE

While these practice areas and levels of experience are of particular interest, we still encourage you to contact us even if your experience or expertise lies elsewhere. We are happy to discuss your career and may have other roles that would better suit your skillset!

At Niche Recruitment, we are proud to have 30 years of expertise in legal recruitment. We have the knowledge, connections and experience to connect you with exciting opportunities all throughout Aotearoa.

Get into contact today!

You can also contact Meilin Wu (LLB/BCom) on 021483490 or meilin.wu@nicherecruitment.co.nz for more information and a confidential discussion about the role and what you’re looking for.  

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa’s aspiration for Aotearoa New Zealand is to empower everybody to realise their aspirations in Play, Active Recreation and Sport, whilst giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Working into the sector’s preferred future, Sport NZ does this by maintaining the strength, resilience and integrity of the Play, Active Recreation and Sport system through investment in our partners and others across the sector to achieve shared outcomes. Bringing effect to this, Sport NZ’s refreshed strategic plan includes a priority to lift the capability in the sector in a bicultural way.

Sector Boards wishing to journey towards a Te Tiriti based approach are seeking support and guidance from Sport NZ.

The first step is to seek proposals from qualified specialists in Māori-centred governance. We are looking for a partnership approach with Sport NZ Business Capability Governance & Planning Team and its current governance providers.

The Māori governance provider will bring thought leadership and technical advice & support on matters related to Māori governance and knowledge of relevant trends and developments regarding he whakamana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi.   We are looking to build a long-term relationship with the successful applicant.

There will be a requirement to attend wānanga periodically, but we expect most of the mahi can be delivered remotely and are open to applicants based across the motu.

For further details on scope and requirements please contact carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz  -  021 1666441 or skye.hailwood@nicherecruitment.co.nz - 021 366 697.

Applications close on 26 August 2024.

Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?

Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation (NTHC) is the investment company for Ngāi Tahu.  NTHC manages near $2 billion in assets. 

NTHC business units are focused on intergenerational investment to ensure future generations of whānau are provided for. Our commercial companies operate as profitable and efficient sources of income that support Ngāi Tahu-focused goals, such as social and cultural programmes and economic empowerment for Ngāi Tahu whānau. 

NTHC is diverse; we manage investments, a portfolio of property, and have 600 kaimahi engaged in many of the sectors that have underpinned Aotearoa’s success.

This is all managed through businesses, such as Ngāi Tahu Tourism which includes 9 world class tourism businesses across the motu; Ngāi Tahu Farming and Forestry; Ngāi Tahu Property, Ngāi Tahu Investments, and Ngāi Tahu Seafoods.

NTHC are committed to achieving sustainable growth, and this includes asset divestment and investment to deliver expected returns while enhancing tribal mana, applying a taonga assets lens.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Chair to lead the governance of NTHC into the future, bringing energy and drive at an exciting time of new strategic direction. The Chair role represents an opportunity to bring deep governance experience, kotahitanga and leadership to the NTHC Board, and ultimately contribute to a truly intergenerational purpose – growing the pūtea to support a strong, vibrant and limitless Ngāi Tahu future. 

The Chair must understand and leverage Ngāi Tahu's strategic advantages and be capable of strategically pivoting NTHC to meet development aspirations.  A big-picture view and knowledge of strategy and value creation levers are essential. The role also requires deep commercial and capital management experience and iwi/indigenous insight.

With mana and presence, our new Chair will be a governance leader of unquestionable integrity. You will bring lived experience in Te Ao Māori, (ideally with an understanding of Ngāi Tahutanga), and the ability to thrive as a governance leader within our tribal structures.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For a confidential kōrero and to request the role brief please contact Carl Church 0211666441 carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz or Jane Temel 021499902 jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz

Applications close 16 August 2024.

Exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor/Executive Assistant

Key role supporting the Principal and senior leadership team in New Zealand’s largest specialist school

• Working as the sole HR practitioner within a team of supportive professionals
• Executive Assistant to the Principal
• 12 month fixed-term, full-time role (will consider flexibility of hours and some flexibility around location)
• Salary between $80,000 and $95,000 prorated depending on experience

 Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

Sommerville School is a large specialist school, catering for students aged 5-21 years with a wide range of educational challenges. The catchment area stretches from Newmarket to Maraetai and includes the base school in Panmure with approximately 280 staff.  This is made up of teacher aides, specialists, teachers and support staff who all share a passion for  tamariki and rangatahi, and their development.

We are looking for an optimistic and energetic HR Advisor who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and thinking strategically as well as providing administration duties to help keep Sommerville School running smoothly and efficiently.

Our staff at Sommerville are our super-power and we believe you will enjoy working with our team of diverse specialists and professionals.  We have almost 200 teacher aides and there is always some kind of recruitment taking place.

Reporting directly to the Principal, you will be involved in HR activities for all stages of the employee life cycle.  There will be loads of recruitment, contract writing, onboarding, leave management, monitoring licencing and the opportunity to work on HR projects and improve policies, practices and processes.  In addition, you will work closely as an executive assistant to the Principal.

If you love variety and enjoy being in the centre of action, this role could be for you! You will enjoy working autonomously and as part of our highly supportive team.  You'll thrive on being busy and be able to work flexibly and embrace change.  We are looking for someone who shows initiative, is utterly dependable and has an eye for detail. 

This role will be busy throughout the year with recruitment processes being run from the Panmure site, but we would be prepared to be flexible around location with some working from home days.  We will also consider fewer hours if you need to work around other activities or dependants.

He pūkenga tou | Skills and Experience 

Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now 

We are partnering with Niche Recruitment on this exciting opportunity. If you think you can make a difference at this truly “special” school, please apply via SEEK, telling us why you’d be the perfect addition to our team.  Please include your CV with your cover letter by 5pm, Monday, 5th August. 

If you’d like a copy of the position description, or further information, please contact Maria Lyons on 021 403 855, or email maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz. 

Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and have a working knowledge of NZ employment legislation will be considered.  A criminal record check will be required.

Ā matou mahi | Our mahi

It’s our role to ensure sport and recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand is safer and fairer. Our responsibilities are set in New Zealand legislation in the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 and include commitments to Māori.

Our work includes the anti-doping responsibilities previously undertaken by Drug Free Sport New Zealand and new responsibilities to prevent and respond to other harmful behaviours including abuse, discrimination, and match-fixing.

Primarily based in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, we’re a team who are passionate about safety and fairness in sport and recreation and bring that to our mahi each day - along with our technical expertise.

Te Kahu Raunui

Nā te wānanga tahi me te tautoko mai a te Poari Whakatūnga o te Kōmihana, i whakarite Te Ope Tāmiro i tētahi pou tarāwaho hei arataki i ā mātou mahi. E hāngai ana tēnei tarāwaho ki te raranga o te kākahu, ka mutu i ahu mai i te tongikura o runga nei mō te hiranga o te mahi ngātahi kia tae atu rā ki ngā whāinga ōrite.

E whakaatangia ana e te raranga o te kākahu ko te tāroi i ngā aho katoa e hāpai ana i te ngākau pono ki roto i te ao tākaro, tae ana ki ngā kaitākaro, ngā whakahaere, me ngā hapori. E tohu ana te kākahu i te haumarutanga mō ngā tāngata katoa i te rāngai tākaro nei.

E kōrero ana tō mātou ingoa Māori, a Te Kahu Raunui, mō tēnei āhuatanga, mō te tūranga me te tino take o te Sport Integrity Commission.

• E hāngai ana Te Kahu ki te kākahu e tohu ana i te kotahinga o te hapori tākaro me ōna uaratanga ōrite, ā,
• E kōrero ana te Raunui mō ngā haepapa whānui o te Kōmihana me tōna manawanui ki te whakatinana i aua haepapa mā te ngākau tuwhera me te ngākau pono.

He taonga tēnei ingoa i takea mai i te mātauranga Māori. I āta wānangahia tēnei ingoa ki te taha o Te Ope Tāmiro.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

In this mahi, you will have opportunities to create meaningful hononga with ngai Māori, and Māori-focused organisations including Māori sport organisations to facilitate collaboration and partnership opportunities.

You will be a direct report of the Chief Executive and will hold a trusted and influential relationship with the Board and Te Ope Tāmiro.

You will provide a range of strategic, operational and specialist advice to support the Commission to embed Te Kahu Raunui (the Commission’s strategic framework) and deliver on its statutory responsibilities and commitments to Māori.

You will foster internal capability by promoting and embedding cultural competence, and integrating kaupapa Māori into the Commission’s strategic planning, service delivery, and processes.

You will also provide advice and support to the Resolution service to support the provision of tikanga-based resolution processes.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We are seeking an experienced leader who can help Te Kahu Raunui realise its aspiration of engaging and partnering well with Māori in ways that are both tika and pono.  

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Lived experience in capability building that reflects and includes Māori perspectives.
• An understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to organisational strategy, policies, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in tikanga Māori and te ao Māori, including within a public sector or community organisation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in aligning and incorporating te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori into business strategies, policies and processes.
• Experience working directly with whānau, hāpū or iwi Māori, or Māori organisations including facilitating dialogue, consultation, and collaboration on issues of importance.
• Matatau i te reo me ōna tikanga (preferred).

Ideally you will be based in Tāmaki Makaurau, but there is flexibility around location. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For a confidential kōrero and to request the job description please contact Carl Church at 0211666441 or at carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz  or Skye Hailwood at 021 366 697 or skye.hailwood@nicherecruitment.co.nz To apply: submit your cover letter and CV online or directly to skye.hailwood@nicherecruitment.co.nz  by the closing date of 7 August 2024.

We are looking for Mandarin-speaking lawyers with a variety of experience and expertise!

This is your chance to:

• Receive valuable mentorship from experienced practitioners who will help you reach your full potential.
• Have more autonomy and gain exposure to interesting and hands-on legal work.
• Bridge the language gap and deliver exceptional legal services for the Chinese community.

At Niche Recruitment, we are proud to have 30 years of expertise in legal recruitment. We have the knowledge, connections and experience to connect you with exciting opportunities all throughout Aotearoa.

Do you match any/all of the following?

• NZ qualified lawyer (with current Practicing Certificate)
• Current experience in private practice (law firm) OR in-house counsel (public, corporate, education, regulatory body)
• Seeking a legal opportunity in one of the major NZ cities or regions
• 1-12+ years’ PQE – we have a variety of roles to match whatever stage of your career you are in.

Here are some of the roles that we are recruiting for:

• Solicitor (Civil and Criminal Litigation) (5-7 years’ PQE) - AKL
• Senior Property Lawyer (8+ years’ PQE) - AKL

While these practice areas and experience levels are of particular interest, we still encourage you to contact us even if your expertise lies elsewhere. We are happy to discuss your career and may have other roles that would better suit your skillset.

Get in contact today! 

You can contact Meilin Wu (LLB/BCom) on 021483490 or meilin.wu@nicherecruitment.co.nz for a confidential conversation about your career and our current opportunities.