Legal Advisor at Health and Disability Commissioner, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Full time role permanent position
- Auckland or Wellington based
- Fun, friendly and supportive team and environment
Ko wai tātou | Who we are
The Health and Disability Commissioner promote and protects the rights of health and disability services consumers and facilitates the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringements of those rights.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the HDC legal team as a Legal Advisor. The legal team is a collegial and high performing team, which undertakes a wide variety of legal and policy work, including in relation to the Health and Disability Commissioner's complaints resolution jurisdiction.
Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū te haere | What you'll need to be successful:
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- At least 2 years (legal advisor) post-admission experience as a barrister and solicitor
- An excellent academic record
- A sound knowledge of health care law, public law generally and administrative law in particular
- A well-developed understanding of policy issues affecting the interests of health and disability services consumers
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral skills.
- A demonstrated ability to handle complex cases and meet deadlines
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Sound judgement and analytical ability
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
- A high level of initiative and self confidence
Awhe utu - Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the base salary range for the position is from $87,687 to $109,609. Note: KiwiSaver / employer contribution is in additional to your base salary. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Four weeks annual leave and 15 days sick leave
- EAP service
- Flexible working opportunities, including working from home (3 Days in the office and up to 2 days at home)
- Discounts on health insurance
- Learning and professional development opportunities
If you're keen to see the direct impact your contribution can have for the health and disability sector, this is your opportunity to see the positive outcomes first hand.
View the Position Description for Legal Advisor position here or follow the link below (copy and paste in the web browser).
https://hdc.elmotalent.co.nz/uploads/hdc/files/PD%20Legal%20Advisor(2).pdf
All applicants must complete the online HDC application form to be considered. Applications can be submitted via visitiong https://www.hdc.org.nz/careers/, Your CV and Cover Letter can be attached within the application.
E-mail enquiries to recruitment@hdc.org.nz
Applications for this role close on 11 August 2026
Note for recruitment agencies: We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting agency submissions for this vacancy. If agency support is required, we will contact our preferred recruitment partners directly. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they're received, and the role may close early if suitable candidates are found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health and Disability Commissioner |
| Location: | Auckland |
| Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
| Category: | Legal & courts |
| Date listed: | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Salary range: | 87,687 - 109,609 |
| Closing date: | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Reference: | NZ/LA_26 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
| File links: | |
| Website: | https://www.hdc.org.nz/job-vacancies/ |
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