Sunday, October 26, 2025
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities

Legal Administrator

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to grow your career in our Legal teamPermanent opportunity based in our Central Auckland officeSalary of 74,235 plus five weeks' annual leave and a suite of benefitsTe whiwhinga mahi | Our OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Administrator to provide support to our Legal and Risk team based in Auckland.This is an exciting and varied role which reports to the Associate General Counsel - Legal Operations and Business Partnering. In the role you will be responsible for assisting our Auckland based team to achieve their objectives, manage their workflow and liaise with senior managers, staff and external stakeholders on their behalf. There is a particular emphasis on supporting Power of Attorney signings and supporting contract and settlement transactional work to achieve our targets so knowledge of settlements, subdivision processes and/or document automation will be an advantage.We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, can keep a cool head under pressure and is efficient and adaptable. This role provides the opportunity to show real initiative and the ability to think on your feet and problem solve.Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will BringExperience in managing administrative functionsA proactive, enthusiastic and energetic approachAbility to work with minimal supervisionIdeally have experience working in a legal environmentNōu te rourou - What's in it for you? We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.Mō mātou - Our OrganisationAt Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Ō Tātou Uara - Our ValuesOur Values Were Developed By Us, For Us. They Unite Us As An Organisation And Guide How We Work Every Day. Our Values AreManaakitanga- People at the HeartMahi Tahi- Better TogetherWhanake- Be Bold Tūhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Macdonald at jenny.macdonald1@kaingaora.govt.nzApplications close on Sunday 26th October 2025 at 11:55pm.We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.If you don't tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don't hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.

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