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Wellington Central
Permanent: Medium sized firm. Great opportunity for an experienced Lawyer specialising in Construction.
Wellington Central
About the employer:
Wellington-owned and operated Law firm whose client base is varied across Private and All of Government
Experts in Corporate, Commercial, Construction, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law
Well-established team of 22 staff
Seeking a skilled and highly motivated Lawyer to join our client's growing team in central Wellington
About the role:
The current person is looking to head overseas in May, so we are looking for the right person to start between now and then to have the unique opportunity to enjoy a handover.
You will work alongside a highly experienced Barrister that you can learn from whilst also reporting into one of the Partners and be part of a Commercial team of 9.
About you:
They offer a boutique, friendly down to earth environment and are seeking someone who can offer the following:
A proven experience practicing in civil litigation and dispute resolution
An understanding and experience with Constructions Contracts Act 2022 is an advantage
Working knowledge of other associated legislations
Experience in court and mediation processes is an advantage
A current NZLS practicing certificate and at least 3-5 years post-qualification experience
What you will bring to the role:
A positive outlook with great communication skills
Good stakeholder engagement with clients
Conscientious with a good work ethic coupled with a can-do attitude
A flexible and adaptable approach
Initiative to work independently and move matters forward
Attention to detail and a focus on delivering a high-quality and timely service to clients
What’s in it for you:
You will be joining a team that prides itself on the longevity of their employees and the service they offer to long-term corporate clients
As a forward-thinking firm that is growing, they want someone to invest in for the long term and someone who will contribute to the team’s skillset and culture
Work-life balance is important to them, and they offer a flexible working policy
Collaborative, supportive and experienced team environment
Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Please note that due to the increased number of applications being received for our vacancies, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.
Janine Seque
Principal Recruitment Advisor
If 2025 is a year to seek change, be curious and get in touch with us. To find out more please call Janine for a confidential discussion today on 027 8087727 or email janine@forterecruitment.co.nz.
Senior Lawyer
Competitive salary based on experience, medical insurance and more | Wellington Central
Permanent: Medium sized firm. Approachable, supportive team environment. Manage a diverse client portfolio, work for a business willing to invest.
Competitive salary based on experience, medical insurance and more | Wellington Central
About the employer:
Wellington owned and operated Law firm
Experts in Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law
Well-established team of 22 staff
Seeking a Senior Lawyer to fit into this team, commit and invest in this firm for the long term.
This client is willing to offer professional support and development to the right person. You will not be a number at this firm – your career progression, and happiness in your position and the team are important to the workplace environment.
About the role:
The client portfolio is mainly focused on working with medium sized organisations in industries including:
Real Estate
Regional Airports
Training/Education
Hospitality Groups
Membership bodies
About you:
They offer a boutique, friendly environment and are seeking someone who can offer the following:
Dispute Resolution and Employment Law experience
Relationship management skills to work closely with varied clients
Five + years’ experience as a practicing Lawyer
Private practice experience
What you will bring to the role:
2-3 years PQE
Experience working in Dispute Resolutions and Employment Law
Strong relationship management skills
The drive and initiative to work independently and take ownership of your role and portfolio
What’s in it for you:
This is an opportunity for a Lawyer who is considering their long-term goals.
This team prides itself on the longevity of their employees and the service they offer to long term corporate clients.
As a forward-thinking firm that is growing, they want someone to invest in for the long term, someone that wants opportunity for Partnership and someone that will contribute to the team’s skillset and culture.
Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Due to the volume of interest in our vacancies, we appreciate your patience while we work through all applications. We will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Janine Seque
Principal Recruitment Advisor
Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference JS6498.
To find out more please call Janine for a confidential discussion today on (027) 808 7727 or email janine@forterecruitment.co.nz.
Member Engagement Coordinator
$75,000 – $80,000 (pro rata) | Wellington Central
Permanent: Bring your excellent coordination skills to this role and make your mark!
$75,000 – $80,000 (pro rata) | Wellington Central
Our client is a membership organisation that work in the heart of mental health and addiction services. They advocate on behalf of their members to influence policy, funding, and workforce initiatives to improve mental health and addiction services.
This is a pivotal role for a small organisation that will see you working closely with the CEO, members, stakeholders, government agencies and others. Working 24 hours per week with the ability to complete some of these hours from home, you will bring a confident, member-focused, and passionate approach to your work. The main purpose of this role is to grow the image and capacity of the organisation.
This is a great coordination role with a strong focus on member engagement and administration and your role requires you to:
Process membership renewals
Respond to member queries
Schedule member events and appointments
Manage the membership database
Coordinate member days
Update social media channels
Organise travel, accommodation and catering as needed
This role is best suited to someone who is a confident communicator, passionate about mental health services, holds excellent organisational skills and wants to offer great value to this organisation’s members.
To be considered for this role we are looking for someone with:
Excellent proven communication, organisational and engagement skills
Experience managing a wide range of stakeholders
A forward thinking and passionate approach to delivering great value for money to members
Social media management skills
Ability to manage and deal with your workload
Flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated
In return you will have a great work routine that suits your lifestyle, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a great salary. We expect a high degree of interest in this role so please apply with your CV and personalised cover letter.
Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Adam Jackson
Principal Recruitment Advisor
Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference ADJ 6872.
Customer Service Representative
$58,000 | Ngauranga, Wellington
Permanent: Join a small and friendly customer service team based in a busy head office. Mostly inbound calls, no late nights or weekends!
$58,000 | Ngauranga, Wellington
This reputable membership training organisation have a vacancy in their busy hub providing excellent customer service via phone and email to their membership base.
Their Ngauranga-based National Office has training facilities on site that are regularly used to train people within their industry. This team is the main point of contact for all phone/web course-related queries and administration.
This role is suited to people who bring previous CSR experience in a service environment, however, we also welcome applications from people looking to transition into this role. If you currently work in retail or hospitality and have excellent customer service skills, we would be excited to hear from you.
A standard day will see you:
Acting as the first point of contact for all phone queries
Responding to incoming emails and web enquiries
Assessing customers’ needs and providing relevant recommendations
Updating and maintaining the database
Letting key customers know about new products or services
Assist with the annual membership renewal process
Provide backup support to the administrative team
The hours of work for this position change on a week on/week off basis. One week will see you working the organisation’s core hours of 8.30am - 5.00pm, while every second week you will be offered flexi-time to work 7am-3.30pm.
The qualities needed for this role are as follows:
Strong customer service skills
Technically capable
A pleasant phone manner with the ability to add value to customer experience
A willing and proactive attitude
The successful candidate will be offered full training and will work within a supportive team environment.
We are working quickly to fill this role, so please get your application in immediately. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.
Adam Jackson
Principal Recruitment Advisor
Call Adam Jackson on (04) 901 6444 if you have any questions or apply attaching your CV as a Word document with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference ADJ 7054.
Executive Assistant
$100,000 – $120,000 per year | Wellington
Permanent: Calling all exceptional, forward thinking and fast paced Executive Assistants
$100,000 – $120,000 per year | Wellington
About the employer:
An international organisation with upwards of 1,500 staff spread across NZ and the globe. World leaders in their field and recognised by their peers as cutting edge, they want the best and someone who will be dedicated to the outstanding work they do. Our employer works in a creative, fast-paced and forward-thinking industry, and people that work here love the vibrant and cutting-edge environment
About the role:
Providing full EA support to a CE who will be dealing with both NZ and global stakeholders, your days will be spent coordinating meetings, organising complex travel arrangements and fine-tuning the logistics of your Executive and their team. Covering a range of duties from preparing agendas through to prioritising the chief executives time you will be providing a range of initiatives that support a busy diary. Working hours are 40 per week Monday to Friday, with some overtime required from time to time, especially during peak periods.
About you:
Exceptional organisational skills, a stable work history that indicates good choices, dependability, discretion and consistency. These attributes are key to our search list. This team works long days and hours when needed. The international flavour to the work drives the work demands and requires flexibility and you will be rewarded for this. Skilled in managing relationships across an organisation, you will be approachable, straightforward to deal with and able to take ownership of a busy and challenging role.
What’s in it for you:
Work with a team doing amazing things in their field. The salary on offer is market leading and is reflective of the unique set of skills and experiences we are looking for. With a good range of opportunities for personal and professional growth, this is a role that will really cement your career.
Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Adam Jackson
Principal Recruitment Advisor
Curious to find out if this role is for you? Call Adam for a confidential discussion today on 04 901 6444. Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference ADJ7012.