Legislative Counsel Specialist

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Customs Full time

A Career with Impact

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As a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel at New Zealand Customs, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Customs' functions and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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Your expertise will contribute to shaping policies and legislation in the border sector, informing strategic decisions, and driving positive change.

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You will work collaboratively with our business units, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve our mission and vision.

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Our ideal candidate is an authentic, open, and communicative individual who is eager to learn and grow, adaptable to new challenges, and resilient in the face of unexpected situations.

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We are proud to have won Government Legal Network and Customs Comptroller's Awards and strive to maintain a supportive and empowering team environment that encourages ambitious lawyers to thrive.



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