Senior Solicitor

Ministry for the Environment
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 💼 Permanent Full Time 🕒 Posted February 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role


We're excited to be growing our in‑house legal capability and are looking for talented Senior Solicitors to join our supportive and collaborative Legal Team at the Ministry for the Environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely makes a difference for Aotearoa.


Our team provides trusted legal advice across the Ministry's policy and operational mahi, ensuring we meet our statutory obligations and supporting litigation management when the Ministry or Minister is involved in legal proceedings.


We have one permanent role and two fixed term or secondment opportunities with end dates from April 2027 - June 2027, available ‑term or secondment opportunities.


As a Senior Solicitor, you will partner closely with people across the organisation to deliver high‑quality, practical legal advice on a wide range of matt...

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Job Details

  • Location Wellington, Wellington
  • Job Type Permanent Full Time
  • Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
  • Posted Date February 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 07, 2026