Senior Solicitor

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Full time
Date: 28-May-2023- Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE:


  • Experienced Employment Litigator Required for in-house team:
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Join MBIE's legislation team and help deliver MBIE's substantial and complex legislative programme:


  • Flexible working options available to support work-life balance:
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Fixed term or Secondment to 26 January 2024, based in Wellington CBD
The purpose of The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is to Grow New Zealand for All.

We will do this by helping businesses to become more productive and internationally competitive, and by increasing opportunities for all New Zealanders to contribute to the economy.


At MBIE, we look for people who are passionate about New Zealand and enthusiastic about making a positive change to our economy, our people and our safety.

If you would like to play an integral part in our Ministry, then read on.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As part of our Corporate Services, Finance and Enablement Group, the Legal, Ethics, and Privacy branch is responsible for providing (amongst other things) a centre of legal advice, leadership and expertise for the Ministry, and an exemplar of best practice for both the public service and the wider New Zealand labour and business markets.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced employment litigator to join our Wellington based litigation team as a senior solicitor.

In this role you will advise on, and appear in proceedings before a variety of Courts, Tribunals, Authorities, and licensing boards, on civil and criminal matters arising in relation to the broad range of enforcement activities across MBIE, but with a particular focus on our Labour Inspectorate proceedings and employment advice.


These include:

enforcement of minimum employment standards in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court, criminal prosecutions and civil appeals in the District Court on proceedings ranging from immigration to Crown minerals and licensed building work, appearances before the Tenancy Tribunal, refugee and deportation appeals in the Immigration and Protection Tribunal and disciplinary complaints before occupational licensing boards.

This role does involve travel.

To find out more about MBIE's Legal team click here

Salary range (depending on skills and experience:

Senior Solicitor 1:
$112K - $138K

Senior Solicitor 2:
$132K - $160K

What this role offers:


We aim to create a culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh perspectives to issues and to develop new approaches.

Our collaborative team encourages a positive, customer focussed, innovative and best in class attitude. We are a fun, focused and supportive team who works hard to deliver excellence to our clients.


We'll also help you manage a healthy work-life balance — with flexible working options that benefit you, your family and our organisation.

To find out more about MBIE's culture and benefits click here.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -:

Skills and Experience Required
To be successful in this highly paced role, it is essential that you will hold experience in employment law.

Further to this you will have:

need to have the following:

  • A tertiary qualification in law and a current practising certificate
  • A team player ethos across the litigation team and branch
  • Sound technical skills
  • Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to draft legal documentation
  • Sound relationship management skills with experience in managing business partner relationships
  • Enthusiasm, drive and proactive nature

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About 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 Together


 Māia
  • Bold and brave


 Pae Kahurangi
  • Build our Future
  • Pono Me Te Tika
  • Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.


MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solution

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