General Counsel

Energise your career



If you like the idea of working in the dynamic energy sector and making a fundamental difference to the lives of people in your community, then consider Vector.

Every day we keep the lights on, businesses running and communities thriving across Auckland. But we’re not just powering today – we’re shaping tomorrow, collaborating with leading companies worldwide to tackle one of our biggest challenges: creating a sustainable energy future.

And while we shape the future, we prioritise yours. Enjoy stimulating and challenging work for an innovative leader in the energy sector, a comprehensive salary and benefits package and a diverse, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and career growth.

Ready to energise your career? Join an environment where your future is just as bright as the one we’re creating for New Zealand.

Ko tā mātou mahi | Our role

This role offers unrivalled exposure to the full breadth and depth of our business, and you’ll have an influential role in realising our biggest opportunities and tackling our biggest challenges.

As General Counsel, you’ll lead the legal function to provide sector-leading and business-focussed legal counsel and guidance to support the achievement of Vector’s strategic and operational objectives, while ensuring Vector effectively navigates the complex legal environment to the highest standards of governance and integrity.

Te hunga e kimihia ana e mātau | Who we are looking for

• You’ll hold at least a Bachelor of Laws, and be admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand, with a current practicing certificate
• You’ll have a wealth of relevant senior legal and commercial experience
• You’ll be results-orientated and demonstrate a strong track record of delivery
• You’ll be business focussed and equally comfortable working at all levels of the organisation, and utilise your exceptional interpersonal, collaboration and influencing skills to build meaningful, productive relationships internally and externally
• Naturally, you’ll be resilient, with the courage to stand up for what’s right and Vector’s interests.  Throughout, you’ll demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity and ethics.

Ngā mea ka taea e mātau mōu | What we can offer you

Whether it’s the opportunity to do meaningful mahi and build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand, to work in an innovative and transformative sector, or our commitment to supporting your development, there’s a myriad of reasons to choose a career with Vector.

Find out more about working with us here.

We also offer:

• A thriving and stimulating work environment, full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people and our international partners
• Health and wellbeing support
• Great benefits that reflect the importance of family

Tono | Apply

Applications close by Sunday 6 July 2025; however, interviews may be held before, so apply today!

Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, cognitive approach, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.  We are proud of what we have achieved so far:

• First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
• First Accessibility Tick employer 
• Rainbow Tick accredited
• Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020.