Closing date: Thursday 16 July 2026
The Tertiary Education Union (TEU) is looking for a new Legal Officer. We are an activist led, organising and campaigning union working across all parts of the tertiary education sector. We are looking for a person to fill this exciting and challenging role.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Officer, who is a barrister and solicitor. The role will support the Union and its staff, provide advice, opinions and assist with the development of resources that empower the industrial arm of the Union. The role will also provide representation on individual or collective member cases in employment related fora. The applicant should be committed to union values, ongoing training and with experience in employment law.
The TEU’s commitment to, and policies concerning, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Union’s whāinga | values underpin the work of the TEU. We are an education union committed to employment equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a similar commitment will be expected from the appointee.
The role will be part-time at 0.6-0.8 fte, with generous provisions negotiated in the TEU Staff collective agreement.
The position reports to the National Secretary of the Union.
Further information and a job description are available from the Tertiary Education Union:
• PO Box 11-767, Wellington
• amanda.hickman@teu.ac.nz
• 04 801 5098
Applications, including the names of at least two referees, should reach the above address by 5.00pm Thursday 16 July 2026.
Contact person: Amanda Hickman