Job title: Corporate Governance Counsel
Company: Transpower
Job description:
Provide guidance, advice, and support across a broad Corporate Governance and Sustainability work programme at a Group, Executive Leadership Team, and Board levelAt the centre of the electricity sector in New Zealand, Transpower plays a key role in enabling the functioning of New Zealand’s economy and touches all facets of the community through 24/7 transmission of electricity. We are working hard to enable accelerated electrification to help meet climate change and sustainability goals that will impact generations to come.About the teamThe Governance, Sustainability & Executive Office team is responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective corporate governance service, implementation of Transpower’s evolving Sustainability Strategy, and delivery of its annual Climate Statement.The work of the wider team is broad, encompassing the management and enhancement of governance frameworks and related work and services across Transpower and its wholly owned subsidiaries.The team provides oversight and management of legal advice within the domain of governance and sustainability; develops and manages several corporate and governance compliance frameworks (such as the official information act and conflicts of interest); develops corporate policies; manages the sustainability programme, including setting direction and providing advice; provides administrative support and governance advice for Transpower’s Board, its subsidiaries and the Executive Leadership Team; and provides secretariat support to Mana Wahine.About the roleThe Corporate Governance Counsel is a key contributor supporting the Head of Governance, Sustainability & Executive Office by providing the business and Transpower’s Board with regulatory-related advice and services, training, process improvement, and education in relation to a range of governing frameworks and regulations, and related general governance, compliance and regulatory obligations.A critical role in managing the framework and registers for conflicts of interests and official information act requests, facilitating and making key decisions around responses to official information requests, the Corporate Governance Counsel also ensures oversight and coordination of government and sector-led consultation relevant to Transpower. The role supports the Head of Governance, Sustainability & Executive Office with developing and maintaining corporate policies, and the Sustainability Team on compliance and regulatory obligations associated with sustainability and climate change matters, including Climate Statement and greenhouse gas emissions reporting.The role provides further corporate governance advice and services on regulatory matters, and where capacity allows and need arises, advises on legal matters for Transpower’s Legal Team.What you are expected to deliverYou will provide guidance, advice, and support across a broad Corporate Governance and Sustainability work programme at a Group, Executive Leadership Team, and Board level, developing and providing training on corporate governance and regulatory related matters. Your work will further encompass:
To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:With a LLB or other relevant tertiary qualification (or demonstrable experience), you will be an excellent relationship manager with superior interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels. With validated proven effectiveness in the provision of legal services within a scaled complex commercial or regulatory environment. We are seeking:
Whilst not essential, the following will be viewed favourably.
Why you should join usAotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity. Our people are made up of over 28 nationalities which makes for a dynamic and stimulating environment. Our benefits include a range of health and lifestyle options to support your wellbeing. View them here:Next StepsIf you’re ready to join a tight-knit, collaborative, and results-focused team who enjoy a varied and full programme of work, including many interesting and challenging facets with numerous opportunities to learn, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the position description via our careers site and apply without delay.Role closes Thursday 20th February 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations/interviews may be scheduled for shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Existing New Zealand work eligibility is required, and priority will be given to applicants currently in New Zealand.Interested in knowing more, and seeing our Wellington head office? Watch a brief videoInternet Explorer is out of date and no longer supported.Please use one of these following browsers instead: , , .Job DetailsPosition Description
Reference # 33519
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
Closes on 20 Feb 2025 23:55
Location(s) Wellington
Expertise Legal
Job level(s) Experienced
Work type(s) Permanent Full Time
Expected salary:
Location: Wellington
Job date: Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:26:12 GMT
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