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REA is a strong organisation with an exciting future. We are based in Wellington, and we employ more than 50 people across a range of roles. We are all 100% committed to supporting a real estate sector in which people confidently engage in fair transactions with trusted real estate professionals.
Current vacancies
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Solicitor
Is it time to progress your legal career?
Come and build your future with the Real Estate Authority (“REA”). Due to an internal promotion, we have a Solicitor role available in our Legal Services team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in legal advice and/or litigation.
The REA team is welcoming, super friendly, collaborative and committed to making a difference for New Zealand. You can expect rewarding and complex work in an exciting sector that is critical to New Zealand. A great central Wellington CBD location, commitment to staff professional development and flexible working are amongst many benefits of joining the REA team!
Mō te tūnga - About the role
You will be responsible for the provision of legal advice, opinions, and managing litigation files under supervision from senior lawyers in the team including the Legal Services Manager.
The work will be in relation to the licensing and disciplinary processes contained in the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and its associated Regulations and Codes.
You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow practical advocacy and litigation representation skills through Tribunal and Court appearances under supervision and acting as a junior on appropriate cases.
You will also undertake work in relation to:
- Legal advice to REA Staff, the Board and Complaints Assessment Committees;
- Assisting with operational legal advice to support staff responsible for managing the licensing, disciplinary and other activities of the REA;
- Legal research and working on projects related to REA’s regulatory activities and strategic priorities;
- Assisting to ensure that the policies and practices underpinning the REA’s activities meet the highest possible standards, and are rigorous, fair, and able to stand up to in depth professional and judicial scrutiny; and
- Assisting REA to comply with its statutory obligations including the Official Information and Privacy Acts.
Mōu - About you
You will have at least 2 years’ PQE, ideally with experience working in a legal or regulatory environment (but not essential). As well as being able to hold a NZ practising certificate, you will also have some or all of the following:
- experience in providing operational legal advice;
- knowledge of the Real Estate Agents Act and its related regulations and codes (or an ability to gain such knowledge quickly);
- can produce legal work that is thorough, accurate and reliable;
- can build and maintain effective relationships, has good communication skills and a collaborative work style;
- is happy to be part of a team who support and rely on one-another;
- is confident and capable at managing their own workload, while also being comfortable seeking guidance and clarification where necessary from senior colleagues; and
- evidences a regard for diverse perspectives, ensuring the fair treatment of all people.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t meet all the selection criteria so we can consider your suitability for the role or other suitable opportunities at REA.
Tono mai - Apply here
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please send your CV, Cover Letter and a completed application form to recruitment@rea.govt.nz.
Please see the job description and application form below.
Application form [DOCX, 119 KB]
Please let us know if you have any specific access needs to allow you to participate in our recruitment process.
Please note, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful appointment is conditional upon police vetting and qualification checks.
Applications are now closed.
Head of Engagement, Insights & Education
REA is seeking an inspirational leader to lead its Engagement, Insights and Education team. Reporting to the Chief Executive and a member of the senior leadership team, this role has strategic oversight of REA's communications, engagement, insights and education functions.
A key priority will be sustaining an effective education programme and increasing awareness, reach and impact of both REA and settled.govt.nz. You'll lead the development of innovative communications, engagement and marketing initiatives that connect with consumers, licensees and stakeholders, supporting high standards of conduct in the real estate profession and enabling more New Zealanders to have confidence and access trusted information when making important property decisions.
This is a role for a leader who enjoys operating at both the strategic and operational level. You'll provide organisational leadership, shape direction and influence key decisions, while also maintaining a strong connection to delivery and supporting your team to achieve results.
Leading a busy, talented and highly engaged team, you'll encourage a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring the function continues to evolve and deliver value across the organisation.
What you will do in this role:
- Provide strategic leadership of REA’s engagement, media, communications, insights and education work
- Develop and lead a high-performing team that drives outstanding outcomes
- Provide strategic advice to the Board, Chief Executive and senior leadership team
- Increase awareness, reach and impact of REA and Settled across New Zealand
- Identify innovative and effective ways to connect with consumers, licensees and stakeholders
- Utilise research, data and insights to support licensees to meet high standards, to identify drivers of risk and prevent consumer harm
- Lead REA’s continuing professional development and education services for the real estate sector
- Enable delivery of guidance and information for consumers and licensees across digital and non-digital channels and networks including rea.govt.nz and settled.govt.nz.
What you will bring:
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- An experience senior leader in communications, engagement, marketing, education or a related field
- An influential and strategic thinker, with the confidence to help shape and lead REA’s engagement, communication, insights and education services
- A proven problem solver with critical thinking skills and the ability to utilise data and research insights to support the delivery of harm prevention initiatives and activities
- Someone with proven judgement, a strong risk radar and an understanding of regulated environments
- Experienced at building trusted relationships with senior leaders and sector stakeholders
- Someone who strives to understand and serve the needs of people across New Zealand’s diverse communities
- An inspiring people leader, who can develop high-performing teams, help them think innovatively and focus their efforts on the work that matters.
- Experience in education, behaviour change or learning environments would be an advantage but is not essential.
Benefits:
The REA team is welcoming, super friendly, collaborative and committed to making a difference for New Zealand. There are a range of benefits that emphasise the importance that REA places on team wellbeing. You can expect rewarding and complex work in an exciting sector that is critical to New Zealand.
To Apply:
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please apply below:
Please contact Nikki Franklin on 027 28739390 if you have any specific access needs to allow you to participate in our recruitment process.
Please note, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful appointment is conditional upon police vetting and qualification checks.
Applications are now closed.
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