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Head of Legal

New Zealand Government

New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand Permanent Full time June 29, 2026
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Opportunity Description

* Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to provide legal advice and guidance to the Health NZ Board and Executive Leadership Team.
* Lead and develop the Health NZ legal function as a national centre of excellence across all of its national functions and regions and districts.
* Oversee external legal services and manage legal risk across Health NZ.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
This new role will be one of the most significant in-house legal leadership roles in New Zealand. The Head of Legal will play a critical leadership role within Health New Zealand, partnering ...
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