💼 Full-Time Position

Chief Legal Counsel

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New Zealand Government
📍 Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted
June 30, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly.
The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.

* Shape aviation outcomes through enterprise legal leadership * Drive high-quality advice in a complex regulatory system * Lead a trusted legal function
About the role
As Chief Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal and regulatory integrity of New Zealand’s aviation system. You will lead expert advice on complex regulatory, public law, and privacy matters, guide a high-performing legal team, and bring clear, trusted judgement to critical organisational decisions. Your leadership will help ensure the Civil Aviation Authority continues to deliver...