Head of Legal and Governance | Auckland or Wellington

Kiwi Rail · Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Location

Wellington

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

July 15, 2026

Job Description

Head of Legal & Governance
Provide strategic commercial legal advice, leadership, and governance excellence across a nationally significant organisation

Permanent executive leadership role based in Auckland or Wellington

Influence Board-level decision making, manage risk, and shape KiwiRail’s legal and governance framework across Aotearoa
He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role:

KiwiRail is in a significant phase of transformation, delivering a five-year plan to modernise and grow rail and ferry services across Aotearoa. As Head of Legal & Governance, you will provide strategic leadership of KiwiRail’s legal and governance function, ensuring the organisation is enabled, protected, and operating with strong governance practices. Reporting to the Chief Strategy, Risk & Corporate Affairs Officer, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Board, Chief Executive, and Executive Leadership Team, providing expe...
        

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