Policy & Legislation Lawyer — Public Impact & Reform

Ministry of Social Development

Wellington

On-site

NZD 91,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a Lawyer in its Policy and Legislation Legal Team in Wellington. You will deliver high quality legal advice across policy, legislative, and operational work, supporting the ministry's regulatory stewardship and public service obligations.

Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of public and operational law matters, drafting secondary legislation, and collaborating with the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.

Qualifications

Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand with practicing certificate
At least 2 years post-qualification experience
Understanding of legal, policy, and practice issues relevant to the Ministry’s business
Strong relationship-building and collaborative skills
Ability to work in a political/regulatory environment

Responsibilities

Providing legal advice on a broad range of operational and public law matters
Supporting policy development and regulatory reform
Drafting secondary legislation, and working directly with the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office on the drafting of primary legislation
Identifying and managing legal risk across complex and politically sensitive matters
Ensuring MSD meets its legal and compliance obligations

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy understanding

Relationship building

Collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Government network experience

Education

NZ Barrister & Solicitor

Job description

Key responsibilities include advising on a broad range of public and operational law matters, drafting secondary legislation, and collaborating with the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.

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