Legal Counsel

At Lotto NZ, we're believers in inspiring Kiwis to dream big. So working with us means doing meaningful mahi that benefits good causes across Aotearoa. All while having fun along the way.

Everything we do comes back to making sure Kiwis can play in a way that's healthy and fun, whilst returning 100% of our profits back into our communities around Aotearoa.

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

As Legal Counsel at Lotto NZ, you'll be at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation that gives back to New Zealand communities. Your role will be dynamic and varied, supporting the business with commercially focused legal advice that enables strategic delivery while ensuring compliance and minimising risk. You'll:

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and assist the business in managing the contract lifecycle.
• Draft and advise on promotions, terms and conditions and review marketing materials to ensure compliance with consumer laws.
• Support understanding and compliance with key legislation including the Gambling Act and Crown Entities Act.
• Provide legal input into privacy processes, customer queries, and harm minimisation initiatives.
• Advise on procurement activities in line with government procurement rules.
• Help manage Lotto NZ's intellectual property and support the retail network with legal guidance.
• Deliver legal training and support sessions, establish and maintain contract templates, and contribute to continuous improvement across legal and procurement practices.

This is a hands-on role where your legal expertise will directly shape how Lotto NZ operates responsibly and effectively.

You're a confident legal professional with a collaborative mindset and a knack for translating complex legal concepts into practical advice.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working across diverse teams to solve problems and add value. You'll bring:

• An LLB and admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
• At least 4 years post-admittance experience in a commercial legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand contract and consumer law.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, and a high standard of professional conduct.
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to evaluate risk and compliance matters with clarity.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your legal career in a supportive, purpose-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you

To help you win at work and beyond, we've created some purposeful ways to look after you, your whānau and the community we . Some of this includes: (* permanent roles only)

• • Insurances including medical, life, income protection and critical illness to make sure you're covered whenever you need it
• Cancer care programme: access to comprehensive Cancer support, including personal health coaching and educational resources. Free and confidential for employees and their whānau.
• Flexibility to have the work-life balance that suits both you and the people you care about via our hybrid working model.
• • An annual wellness benefit to support your wellbeing.
• Extra paid leave for days like Lotto Day at Christmas and Volunteer Day.
• Personalised development to help you grow, including access to tools like *LinkedIn Learning.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Modern office in Newmarket plus barista coffee machine.
• An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, access to EAP and onsite gym.
• • Extra Parental leave benefits including return to work lumpsum payment plus KiwiSaver equality payment.
• Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Wellbeing networks.
• Enjoy fresh fruit, biscuits, coffee, breakfast, and a selection of teas on us

We want you to feel at home when you're with us. We accept you and celebrate you exactly as you are, no matter your background.

At Lotto NZ, we believe that when everyone's in, everyone wins. That's why we're committed to and intentional about building a diverse and inclusive workforce that our customers and communities can feel a part of. Our focus is to create an environment where you thrive, and where people from all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and understood

This is your opportunity to join a group of good people, with good vibes who support each other like whānau.

We want you to feel comfortable throughout the recruitment process, so please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.

Don't worry if you think you don't tick all the boxes – if you have passion and interest, we would love to hear from you.

While applications from any background are actively encouraged, the right to work in New Zealand is a must.

Full-time (permanent)

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Location: Auckland (Tāmaki-makau-rau)

Closing Date: Friday, 14 November 2025