Solicitor (L1)

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Supportive team

Job summary

Inland Revenue’s Legal Services team in New Zealand seeks solicitors to join Advice/Technical Standards or Litigation streams. You will work on tax technical guidance, disputes, and civil matters, with opportunities to appear in court and represent the Commissioner.

Locations available: Takapuna, Manukau, Hamilton, Wellington, or Christchurch. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible start dates and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise law in New Zealand and eligible for NZ Law Society practising certificate.
• Ability to produce thorough, accurate and reliable legal work.
• Strong research, analytical and clear communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented with strong workload management.

Responsibilities

• Work on litigation matters including debt, prosecution or complex civil matters.
• Provide tax technical advice and guidance to internal and external customers.
• Draft and review externally published guidance, determinations and rulings.
• Contribute to projects implementing new legislation and support the Legal Services team.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Is it time to progress your career? Come and build your future with the Inland Revenue Legal Services team. This is a fabulous opportunity to develop your legal skills and to build networks across Inland Revenue.

Roles are available in our:

• Litigation teams focused on either debt, prosecution, or complex civil matters.
• Advice/Technical Standards teams focused on providing tax technical advice and guidance to internal and external customers.

These are permanent roles where your contribution will be valued and recognised.

Flexibility in relation to start dates is available.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a high performing team that works collaboratively across Inland Revenue to support a diverse range of internal customers.

We're offering competitive salaries along with support and development opportunities unique to you and your aspirations so that you can bring your whole self to work.

Legal Services is one of the largest government in-house legal teams. The team provides advice, support, dispute resolution, civil litigation, prosecution and tax technical services for a broad range of customers across Inland Revenue.

The team provides advice, support, dispute resolution, civil litigation, prosecution and tax technical services for a broad range of customers across Inland Revenue.

As a Solicitor you would primarily work in the Advice/Technical Standards or Litigation work streams, depending on your preference and experience. A combination of Advice, Technical Standards and Litigation work may also be possible.

Available locations:

• Advice/Technical Standards roles - Takapuna, Manukau, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch.
• Litigation – Takapuna, Wellington or Christchurch.

About the role:

Depending on your preference and experience, you may work on litigation matters, which includes appearing in court and working on civil, criminal and debt matters.

Alternatively, if you are more interested in undertaking tax technical work, you may provide advice and represent the Commissioner in relation to a broad range of matters, including investigations and tax disputes. You may also assist with the drafting and/or reviewing of externally published guidance, determinations, rulings and other materials.

Other key features of the role may include:

• Being part of project teams involved in implementing new legislation.
• Working proactively and reactively to help customers to get it right from the start.
• Being part of a solutions-focussed team that is recognised for providing high levels of customer service.
• Contributing to the initiatives of the wider Legal Services team.

The salary range for the Solicitor Level 1 role is $81,077 - $107,674 based on a standard 37-hour 55-minute work week. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience assessed during the interview stage. We also have a Flexible Working Policy whereby staff accumulate time credit for any overtime worked.

About you:

• Is qualified to practice law in New Zealand and has or is eligible to obtain a New Zealand Law Society practising certificate.
• Can produce legal work that is thorough, accurate and reliable.
• Can undertake legal research, identify solutions, and explain complex matters clearly and concisely.
• Can build and maintain effective relationships, has a collaborative working style and strong communication skills.
• Is happy to be part of a team who support and rely on one-another.
• Is confident and capable at managing their own workload, while also being comfortable seeking guidance and clarification where necessary from more senior colleagues.

If you have any further queries, please email us at **********@ird.govt.nz and one of the team will get back to you.

Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

At Inland Revenue, we truly embrace diversity and inclusion and promote a flexible and supportive work environment that meets the needs of our people and business. We have trust and integrity, innovate to make a difference, value people and work together.