Junior Solicitor/Law Clerk

Civil Defence Group; Auckland, Albert-Eden, Wellington; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury - Te Tai Ōhanga is seeking a Junior Solicitor or Law Clerk on a fixed term basis to June 2027. You will contribute to a project developing a Legal Assistance Wiki (LAW) tool for treasury staff focused on the Public Finance Act, improving access to plain-English guidance.

You will work with senior lawyers and IT staff to review and organize existing legal material, explore safe use of technology, and help deliver high-quality legal information to Ministers and decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Must have a complete or near complete law degree and it is preferable to be admitted to the bar with a practising certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate issues clearly to a wide audience.
• Strong organisational skills, including time management and ability to plan and manage workload.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and personal accountability.
• Self-starter with initiative who can think independently and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review, organise and improve existing legal advice to form foundational material for the LAW tool.
• Assist in considering how technology can be safely used to improve the product.
• Lead and support digital enablement projects that improve access to legal information across the Treasury.
• Develop research, policy evaluation and plain-English drafting skills; present insights to senior leaders.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Self-starter with initiative

Strong organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Research and plain-English drafting

Education

Law degree (complete or near complete)

Bar admission / practising certificate (preferred)

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Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to important digital enablement projects that will enhance how legal information is accessed and used across The Treasury - Te Tai Ōhanga. Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we’re creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We’re the Government’s economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand’s biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country’s collective tomorrow.

OurLegal teamis currently looking for a Junior Solicitor or Law Clerk to join us on a fixed term basis (to June 2027).

In this position at the Treasury, your primary responsibility will be for a project that develops a Legal Assistance Wiki (LAW) tool available to all treasury staff with an initial focus on advice relating to the Public Finance Act. The tool will incorporate previous legal advice and guidance with the intention of creating a plain English, streamlined and complete source of advice on the application of the Public Finance Act, improving staff access to legal information. We are committed to keeping New Zealand's reputation as being a world leader in government fiscal reporting.

In this role, you will be closely involved in reviewing, organising and improving existing legal advice to help for the form the foundational material that the tool will provide to clients, working closely with senior lawyers, other stakeholders, plain English experts and IT staff. You will also help consider how technology can be safely used to improve the product.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and support digital enablement projects that improve access to legal information across the Treasury.
• Develop your research, analysis, policy evaluation, and plain-English drafting skills.
• Present insights and advice to senior leaders and contributing to decision-making.
• Build relationships and working with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Explore emerging digital tools and AI capabilities, including testing and evaluating their effectiveness and accuracy in presenting legal information.
• Contribute to web and digital solutions that enhance the delivery of legal information and services.

The appointingremuneration range for this role is either:

This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. The specific experience, skills, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Must have a complete or near complete law degree. It is 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 and concepts effectively and with influence, to a wide range of audiences
• Strong organisational skills, including time management and the ability to plan and manage own workload
• A focus on continuous improvement and personal accountability
• Self-starter with initiative who can think independently and drive outcomes

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

Applications close 11:55pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Please note, we will review applications as they are received and may interview suitable candidates before the closing date, so don't wait to apply.

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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Details

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Closes on 15 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) Auckland, Epsom, Manukau City, Auckland Central, Wellington