New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) are looking for an in-house Legal Counsel (12 months' fixed-term parental leave cover) to join our tight knit, high performing team.  

Being the only unified national wine industry body in the world NZW support their members through advocacy at regional, national and international levels. Facilitating world class research, leading the development of sustainable production practices and advising the industry on strategic initiatives. 

Our aspiration is that, around the world, New Zealand is renowned for its exceptional wines. We can achieve this by creating enduring value for our members and offering enriching experiences for our diverse team. 

Everything we do is built around our core values: 

Integrity – Choosing to do the right thing (even when nobody's looking) 

Drive – Cultivating potential 

Respect – We're all about mutual respect 

Trust – Confidence in each other is the foundation of our success 

Unity – A well-balanced blend built on collaboration and communication  

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for supporting and assisting the General Manager Advocacy & General Counsel (GMA) and the Senior Legal Counsel in the performance of their roles and delivery of NZW's advocacy and legal activities as part of the Advocacy team. 

As a key member of the advocacy group you will be: 

• Building strong relationships with members, regulators and key stakeholders in the industry  
• Maintaining positive strategic and working relationships with key Government departments 
• Providing legal advice and services to the GMA, the NZW Board, subsidiaries and management team 
• Assisting the GMA, as part of the Advocacy team to deliver the Advocacy Plan 
• Assisting with team administration from time to time (e.g. website content, updates for winegrowers) 

 About you: 

• You will have 1–3 years' PQE with exposure to regulations, policy writing and environmental law 
• Be admitted to the New Zealand bar and be eligible to hold a New Zealand practising certificate  
• Experience in general commercial law 
• Have a can do attitude where you would like to grow your expertise in a specialised area 

• Solid client facing skills and the personality to get along with all walks of life 
• The ability to think and work autonomously and under pressure as no two days or queries are the same 

In return you will be part of a high performing team who are collaborative, friendly and highly supportive in a role that is challenging, unique and continuously developing. You will be an integral part of a strategic team providing a platform for future profitable and reputational growth across one of New Zealand's top industries.  

How do I apply? 

Please send your covering letter along with CV to Lisa Thomson.