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

Mō 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're 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'll 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'll 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're 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.

Mōhou ake | About you

You may come from a legal, compliance, governance, risk or regulatory background.

More importantly, you're someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex situations, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions that help people get things done.

You'll 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're open to applicants from a variety of backgrounds. You do not need to be a practising solicitor to be successful in this role.

Mō 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

Mō mātou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, we're New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, supporting farmers and growers to improve productivity and profitability. With more than 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we're proud to be a Kiwi-owned business built on our values of Be You, Minds Open and See It Through.

Te Tono | How to apply

Ready to apply your legal, compliance or governance expertise in a flexible role where you can genuinely make an impact? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today with your CV and we'll do the rest.

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 driver's licence check and an ACC background check. Additional checks may apply.