Legal & Compliance Advisor (Part-Time, 20 Hours per Week)

Part-time role with genuine flexibility Varied legal, compliance and governance work Work directly with senior leaders in a trusted advisory role M\u014B te whai waahi | About the opportunity Looking for a flexible role where you can apply your legal, compliance or governance expertise and make a genuine impact? We\u2019re seeking a practical and organised Legal & Compliance Advisor to join our Christchurch-based Risk, Legal and Compliance team for 20 hours per week. Reporting to and working closely with our Chief Legal Officer, you\u2019ll gain exposure to a broad range of legal, governance and compliance matters across the co-operative. This is a diverse role spanning compliance, governance, contracts, insurance and intellectual property. You\u2019ll build strong relationships across the business, provide practical advice, and help Farmlands navigate legal and compliance responsibilities with confidence. Key responsibilities include: Support legal, compliance and governance activities across the co-operative Prepare and coordinate contracts, agreements and other legal documentation Manage insurance, intellectual property and regulatory obligations Support governance and company secretarial activities Identify and help manage compliance risks Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business Whether you\u2019re looking to balance work around family commitments, return to the workforce, or simply enjoy greater flexibility, this role offers the opportunity to stay engaged in meaningful professional work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. M\u014Bhou ake | About you You may come from a legal, compliance, governance, risk or regulatory background. More importantly, you\u2019re someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex situations, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions that help people get things done. You\u2019ll ideally bring: Experience in legal, compliance, governance, risk or a related field A collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders The ability to analyse information and make sound recommendations Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Strong written communication skills High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion Confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems We\u2019re open to applicants from a variety of backgrounds. You do not need to be a practising solicitor to be successful in this role. M\u014B ngā painga | About the benefits At Farmlands, we know flexibility, balance and meaningful work matter just as much as remuneration. Flexible working that fits around your life Great leave benefits - Birthday leave, leave purchase opportunity, sick leave from Day 1 Ongoing learning and development opportunities Staff discounts and exclusive shareholder benefits Additional support for parents Free parking and a pet-friendly office M\u014B m\u014Bn | About us At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, we\u2019re New Zealand\u2019s largest farming co-operative, supporting farmers and growers to improve productivity and profitability. With more than 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we\u2019re proud to be a Kiwi-owned business built on our values of Be You, Minds Open and See It Through. Applications close: 12 August 2026. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including references, a Ministry of Justice check, proof of work eligibility, a \u2018driver\u2019s licence check and an ACC background check. Additional checks may apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr