Senior Lawyer: Public Policy & Frontline Advisory

Ministry of Social Development; Auckland; On-site; NZD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in New Zealand invites a senior lawyer to join the Northern Regional Legal Team. You will provide high-quality legal advice to regional staff and internal clients, helping them make informed decisions while growing your colleagues' capabilities.

You will focus on front-line advisory work, appeals before the Social Security Appeal Authority, and prosecutions in the District Court, with emphasis on integrity and professional collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Senior lawyer with high integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent statutory interpretation skills and knowledge of relevant legislation and systems.
• Experience with court processes, litigation, and government legal teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality legal advice to regional staff and internal clients.
• Advocacy before the Social Security Appeal Authority.
• Conduct prosecutions in the District Court and support training/mentoring of lawyers.

Skills

Statutory interpretation

Court processes

Litigation

Mentoring lawyers

Prosecutor level 3

Collaboration with clients

Education

New Zealand practising certificate

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in New Zealand invites a senior lawyer to join the Northern Regional Legal Team. You will provide high-quality legal advice to regional staff and internal clients, helping them make informed decisions while growing your colleagues' capabilities.

You will focus on front-line advisory work, appeals before the Social Security Appeal Authority, and prosecutions in the District Court, with emphasis on integrity and professional collaboration within a