Legal Adviser, Nz Sanctions Office

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Legal Adviser - NZ Sanctions Office

  • Provide strong analytical and legal advice relating to sanctions policy and law
  • Join a high performing diverse team in a novel area of law
  • Fixed term role or secondment until 30 June 2024 when the Unit's budget is reviewed


Provide strong analytical and legal output to support of the Government's objectives in implementing Aotearoa New Zealand's Russia and UN sanctions.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role


The Legal Adviser is a specialist professional position in the New Zealand Sanctions Unit, working with others in the team to provide sound legal and policy advice on the development, interpretation and implementation of New Zealand's Russia and UN sanctions legislation.

We are looking for an experienced legal specialist keen to get involved in this dynamic area.

Our Unit budget is currently set to 30 June 2024, though we anticipate that the Unit will need to endure beyond this date.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing effective regulations under the Russia Sanctions Act and UN Sanctions Act, consistent with legislation and executive approvals
  • Provide written legal and policy advice for the Unit to support questions of interpretation, responses to enquiries, and ongoing regulatory improvements
  • Issuing drafting instructions to the Parliamentary Council Office, and working with Crown Law and other agencies as required


This is exciting and challenging work and will see you working through complex legal issues, coaching and mentoring other staff, and engaging with other MFAT teams, other agencies and international partners as required.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.


The full salary range for this role is $95,555 to $129,281 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

We expect to appoint around the midpoint $112,41- give or take depending on your level of experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?

We'd like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

  • A Bachelor's Law degree as a minimum
  • Admitted to the bar (with the ability to obtain a New Zealand practicing certificate)
  • Experience or knowledge in government regulatory practice or a commercial field relevant to sanctions.


Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.


If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?


To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:


Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9.00pm NZT on Tuesday 29 August 2023.

Please note:
This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a Specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.


Provide strong analytical and legal output to support the Government's objectives in implementing Aotearoa New Zealand's Russia and UN sanctions.

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