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Senior Legal and Policy Adviser

4 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join our close-knit team and help us promote the ongoing review, reform and development of Aotearoa New Zealand law.
- Contribute to law reform
- Fixed-term contract until mid August 2025
- Work in a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements

Full Job Description (91KB PDF)
**Ko wai mātou**: Who are we?
Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission is an independent Crown entity that undertakes law reform projects and provides advice to Ministers and public sector agencies.Our role is to promote the systematic review, reform and development of the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Law Commission must take into account te ao Māori in its recommendations and consider the multicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Working at Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the law. You will be involved in the robust analysis of complex legal and policy issues and the formulation of innovative options for reform.In joining our team, we offer:

- Being part of a small, friendly team that is passionate about our work to reform the law
- Commitment to your continued learning and development
- Working with Commissioners and highly experienced Principal Advisers means benefiting from direct professional development and support
- A workplace that promotes and values diversity
- We'll cover payment of the cost of maintaining your legal practising certificate.

**Te tūranga**: The role
This is a fixed term contract until mid-August 2025. You'll join a talented and committed team of advisers on one of our current reviews.
You will provide legal research and analysis, contribute to policy formulation and assist with drafting a Law Commission report.
**He kōrero mōu**: About you
Possessing an excellent law degree, you'll bring demonstrated experience in either legal or policy adviser positions.
You will have well-developed project management skills, and the ability to develop and maintain engagement relationships.
We're looking for someone who gains satisfaction from delving deeply into complex issues, developing practical solutions to real-world problems, and working both collegially and autonomously.
Human rights or justice sector experience would be a plus but is not a requirement.The other qualities we are looking for include:

- Ability to write well and persuasively
- An interest in te ao Māori
- An understanding of legal and policy development
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to engage with understanding and empathy
- Ability to deliver to deadlines

**Tono mai**: How to apply