Senior Solicitor I Legislation

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness Benefit

Job summary

MBIE's Legislation Team in Wellington central is seeking a Senior Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to support the Government's legislation programme across MBIE's regulatory systems.

You will work with in-house lawyers, policy analysts and the Parliamentary Counsel Office to advise Ministers and Select Committees, with a strong focus on public law, statutory interpretation and Cabinet processes. This is a secondment or fixed-term role until Sept 2027.

Qualifications

• At least five+ years PQE.
• Experience advising on primary/secondary legislation and policy development.
• Strong public law expertise and understanding of administrative law.
• Experience with Cabinet and Parliamentary processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on development and amendment of primary and secondary legislation across MBIE's regulatory systems.
• Support Ministers and Select Committees to deliver MBIE's legislation programme.
• Advise on Cabinet and Parliamentary processes and machinery of government.
• Collaborate with in-house lawyers, policy analysts and the Parliamentary Counsel Office.

Skills

Public law

Statutory interpretation

Cabinet/Parliamentary processes

Policy development support

Legal advice

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Law degree

Practising certificate / eligible

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIESenior Solicitor I LegislationSecondment or Fixed Term until Sept 2027Wellington CentralJoin MBIE's legislation team and help deliver MBIE's substantial and complex legislative programmeOpportunity to develop experience across a broad variety of subject areasSalary range: $132,417 - $160,472 + KiwiSaver + Wellness BenefitAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join the Legislation Team within the Legal, Ethics and Privacy branch.Our Legislation team provides legal advice on the development and amendment of primary and secondary legislation across MBIE's 17 regulatory systems. This creates opportunities for our lawyers to work on legislation across a range of different regulatory systems depending on their experience and interest.We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Solicitor with at least five+ years PQE to help support MBIE's core purpose of growing New Zealand for all. In this role you will work with other in-house lawyers, policy analysts and the Parliamentary Counsel Office to support MBIE, as well as Ministers and Select Committees to deliver the Government's legislation programme.Strong public law skills are essential, as the role involves advising on the development and implementation of legislation within MBIE's diverse regulatory systems. From time to time, you may also be asked to provide legal advice on regulatory and operational matters.As a Senior Solicitor, you will work with autonomy in a collaborative and collegial team. You will provide support to colleagues of all experience levels and be capable of providing advice and support on some of MBIE's most complex and high-profile legislative matters.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -Skills and Experience RequiredAt least five+ years PQE and experience in providing legal support to colleagues developing primary and secondary legislation, including the development of policy, instructing, and working with the Parliamentary Counsel Office.An ability to advise on and participate in the Cabinet and Parliamentary processes relevant to the development of primary and secondary legislation.Strong public law expertise, including a sound understanding of administrative law, statutory interpretation, and the machinery of government.Experience or interest in advising on regulatory and operational legal matters.Sound legal technical skillsA client service attitude, with excellent relationship management skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication abilities, which allow you to convey key ideas and issues in a way that is suitable to the audienceThe legal right to live and work in NZA tertiary qualification in law and a current practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)About MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Senior Solicitor 1 Position DescriptionSenior Solicitor 2 Position DescriptionWhen you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.All applications must be submitted via our online process.Email [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20099 if you have any further questions.Applications close on 14 October 2026