• Join a growing aged care provider with big ambitions and develop your career here!
• Hybrid work model and extensive staff benefits
• State of the art new office in Newmarket

We are looking for an enthusiastic, team player who is keen to make a difference. Based at our Newmarket Support Office and reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will be joining our Settlements team to provide value-adding support to the Company on a broad range of settlements matters. As a key team member, you will work in a dynamic environment on all aspects of settlements, including preparing legal documentation, ensuring the process of sales/resales is seamless for all those involved.

There is plenty of scope to become involved in several projects across the business as we strive to become more efficient and streamline technology, ensuring we continue to provide the best experience for our residents.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice and support to the business on all aspects of the settlements process, including preparation of Occupation Right Agreements and managing the end-to-end settlements process across a range of villages
• Working on a range of exciting strategic projects at Metlifecare, which may include supporting with care suites, development projects and M&A activities
• Ensuring all sales/resales legal documentation is efficiently prepared and processed on time
• Keeping our data base and other relevant records regularly updated and maintained
• Corresponding and liaising with multiple stakeholders such as sales executives, village managers, resident solicitors and statutory supervisors
• Participating and contributing to the continued improvement of Settlements processes and systems, offering your perspective and enthusiasm and assisting in developing new systems for further efficiencies

About you

• You might be a legal executive looking to transition from a law firm into a business environment, or already established in a corporate environment
• A legal background with previous experience in a similar role such as a legal executive, administrator or legal secretary
• Advantageous if you have good knowledge of retirement village industry together with general legal executive competencies
• A team player who brings a positive attitude and influence in a time of change
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask and set priorities to efficiently manage your workload
• Driven to deliver exceptional customer service to all parties involved in the settlement process
• Thrive on taking initiative and propose solutions in line with our values
• Meticulous attention to detail

About us

At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
• Education, Development and Training Support
• Personal health monitoring like blood pressure, heart rate, weight regular through E-care

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application

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