Senior Legal Counsel Public Law

New Zealand Government
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 💼 Permanent Full time 🕒 Posted July 26, 2026

Job Description

* Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington, although we are open to applications from those seeking to work part-time (at least 0.8 FTE) or remotely.
* Provide expert legal advice on some of the most complex and high-profile public law matters in New Zealand's largest public sector organisation.
* Join a collaborative national legal team where your expertise will help shape decisions that impact healthcare services and communities across Aotearoa.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
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Job Details

  • Location Wellington, Wellington
  • Job Type Permanent Full time
  • Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
  • Posted Date July 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline September 04, 2026