General Counsel & Company Secretary
- Influential senior leadership role with strategic impact
- Challenging, rewarding work in a high-growth listed company
- Auckland CBD location with carpark and potential for 0.8 FTE
This is a rare & exciting opportunity to lead the legal & governance functions of a thriving, NZX-listed property development company. If you're ready to bring your legal expertise & strategic mindset to a high-performing, growth-oriented business, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
About the role
Our client is a successful and well-established residential property development company with a proud track record of delivering high-quality, master-planned subdivisions across New Zealand. Listed on the NZX and backed by an international group, they combine the agility of a focused local business with the discipline and ambition of a larger enterprise.
As General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will take on a pivotal dual role — providing strategic legal guidance while also leading the company’s governance function. Working closely with the Board and senior leadership, you'll help drive both compliance excellence and commercial success during an exciting phase of growth and innovation.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in the Auckland CBD, offering on-site carparking and potential to be structured as a four-day week for the right person. You’ll enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a lean, collaborative, and high-performing environment.
What we’re looking for
- A strong LLB degree with upwards of 5+ years’ good quality experience and hold or be entitled to hold a current New Zealand legal practising certificate
- Solid grounding in corporate, property, RMA and contract law, gained in private practice or an in-house setting
- Familiarity with the Companies Act, FMCA, NZX Listing Rules and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of the Overseas Investment Act and related regulatory processes
- A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with composure under pressure
- Previous experience in governance and company secretarial duties is highly desirable
- A values-driven, collaborative leadership style, commercial acumen, and a growth mindset
About the business
Our client is a long-established and successful residential property development company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. With a strong track record of delivering high-quality, master-planned residential subdivisions across the country, they are known for their disciplined approach. They combine the agility of a focused local business with the stability and ambition of an international group.
How do I apply?
Click on “Apply Now". Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1551007.
Lara Gordon BA LLB (Hons)
027 349 6352 | lara.gordon@artemisnz.com
Kathryn Cross BMus LLB
027 700 8049 | kathryn.cross@artemisnz.com
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