Junior Solicitor - Flexible Digital Legal Enablement

The Treasury

Wellington

On-site

NZD 64,000 - 82,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Treasury in Wellington, Te Tai Ōhanga, is seeking a Junior Solicitor or Law Clerk on a fixed-term basis to June 2027 to help develop a Legal Assistance Wiki (LAW) tool for treasury staff with initial focus on the Public Finance Act. You will review and improve existing legal advice, working closely with senior lawyers, plain-English experts and IT staff to ensure clear, accessible information.

This role offers flexible work arrangements, development opportunities and a collaborative team

Qualifications

Must have a complete or near complete law degree.
Preferable but not essential to be admitted to the bar and hold a practicing certificate.
Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.
Strong organisational skills, including time management and the ability to plan and manage own workload.
Self-starter with initiative who can think independently and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead and support digital enablement projects that improve access to legal information.
Develop research, analysis, policy evaluation and plain-English drafting skills.
Present insights and advice to senior leaders and contribute to decision-making.
Build relationships and work with stakeholders across the organisation.
Explore emerging digital tools and AI capabilities and assess their effectiveness and accuracy.