About the Role | Mō tēnei tūranga
Pharmac is on the lookout for a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support to Pharmac's operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will use your expertise to advise on -
- Contracts and commercial arrangements between Pharmac and suppliers from the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors;
- Public Law and proper decision making at a Crown Entity level; and
- Corporate Governance, internal policies, and process improvement.
Your duties and responsibilities include:
- Using your knowledge, experience, and expertise to provide advice and guidance to Pharmac staff and decision makers.
- Articulating Pharmac's perspective, processes, and decisions to external audiences.
- Building networks and relationships internally and across the health sector.
Who are we looking for? | Mā wai te mahi nei?
Essential:
- Eligibility to hold a current NZ Law Society Practising Certificate
- At least 2 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Critical thinking, legal talent, time management skills.
Ideally:
- Intermediate level experience in commercial law or public law.
- Experience and understanding of the NZ health sector.
- Strong relationship management skills.
Who are you? | Ko wai koe?
In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in ing for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.
About Pharmac Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
Māia - we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi
- Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
For more information, please view the Position Description or contact Pharmac's General Counsel, [email protected] .
