Senior Solicitor I Corporate And Registries

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDevelop your experience across MBIE's 17 different regulatory systemsPermanent position based in Wellington CBDContribute to MBIE's goal of Grow New Zealand for All$118,390 - 143,639 + Kiwisaver + wellness benefitsTenei turanga - About the Role : We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Solicitor to join our Corporate and Registries team.The Corporate & Registries team provides legal advice to all of MBIE's operations, including in relation to MBIE's 17 different regulatory systems and on governance, integrity and conduct matters that touch the organisation.

Due to flexibility within the team, there is scope for our lawyers to work in relation to different regulatory systems, depending on their experience and interest.

This also means that we are able to offer significant opportunities for developing experience across a broad variety of subject areas and building your career within MBIE.New Zealand's future economy will have a different mix of industries, jobs and skills.

MBIE's advice in these areas will inform decisions that re-shape New Zealand's economic future.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide legal advice on a broad range of matters including climate change, sustainability and the future of work.

Your clients may be involved in Waitangi Tribunal Inquiries or development of Gene technology or Science reform.

Others may be seeking legal advice on energy and resources and security of supply.

MBIE collaborates with business groups in providing data and technology to enable delivery on the opportunities, challenges and priorities that lie ahead for Aotearoa New Zealand and that is where your experience in the areas of privacy, official information and information sharing is a plus.In this role you will work with other in-house counsel providing high quality and timely advice on a wide range of legal issues.

You will need to be technically proficient, agile, adaptable and a strong communicator.You will work with autonomy in a collaborative and supportive environment.

You will share your knowledge with others to provide advice and support on some of MBIE's most complex and legal matters.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredFor this Senior Solicitor role, preference will be given to candidates with between 5-7 years' PQE; and you will also have the following : A tertiary qualification in law and a practising certificateExperience in public law and an understanding of the mechanisms of governmentStrong legal technical skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication abilities, which allow you to convey key ideas and issues in a way that is suitable to the audienceThe ability to deliver successful outcomes in a demanding environmentStrong relationship management skills and an ability to work well with othersEnthusiasm, drive and a proactive natureExperience working in relation to one or more of MBIE's 17 regulatory systemsExperience working on governance, integrity and conduct matters and / or regulatory compliance and enforcementMust have the legal right to live and work in New ZealandWhy work for us?

New Zealand's future economy will have a different mix of industries, jobs, and skills.

MBIE's advice in these areas will inform decisions that re-shape New Zealand's economic future.We aim to create a culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh perspectives to issues and to develop new approaches.

Our collaborative team encourages a positive, customer focussed, innovative and best in class attitude.

We are a fun, focused and supportive team who works hard to deliver excellence to our clients.

Etahi korero mo 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.Mahi Tahi – Better TogetherMaia– Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei.

He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui.

E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.Me pehea te tono - How to Apply : Click here toview 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.EmailJess Dalbeth at

• quoting ref MBIE / 17895 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Thursday 7th August 2025 at midnight.

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