Senior Solicitor I Litigation

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.

• Lead complex litigation across MBIE’s diverse regulatory landscape
• Permanent, full‑time role based in central Wellington
• Salary $132,417 - $160,472 + Kiwisaver + wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role :

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join MBIE’s Legal, Ethics & Privacy branch, within Strategy and Assurance. This is a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of civil and criminal matters that directly impact New Zealand’s labour and business markets.

As a Senior Solicitor in our Wellington‑based litigation team, you’ll appear before Courts, Tribunals, Authorities, and licensing boards, advising on proceedings that span :

This is a varied and challenging role that offers exposure to high‑impact legal work and the chance to contribute to MBIE’s mission to Grow New Zealand for All.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

At MBIE, we’re passionate about creating a better future for all New Zealanders. Our Legal, Ethics & Privacy branch is a centre of legal excellence and leadership, supporting MBIE’s diverse work across employment, immigration, building, tenancy, and more.

Join us and be part of a collegial, forward‑thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE :

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high‑performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross‑cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā‑ohanga, ā‑pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply :

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Jess Dalbeth at if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Friday 21 November 2025, at 11 : 59pm.

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