Legal Executive

Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand

6 hours ago

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Fixed term / secondment opportunity based in Auckland CBD or Wellington until end of June 2026
Fast‑paced working environment
Salary range $68,380 - $77,359 plus Kiwisaver and wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role

MBIE is one of NZ’s largest and most diverse public sector agencies. You’ll be part of a team that appears before licensing boards, tribunals, and courts – gaining exposure to real legal work that makes a difference.

As a Legal Executive, you’ll work alongside experienced lawyers in either our Auckland or Wellington office, supporting a wide range of legal work across MBIE’s enforcement activities. You’ll help manage litigation files, draft correspondence and court documents, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

What you’ll be doing

Helping manage litigation files and supporting solicitors with case preparation

Drafting letters and assisting with court documents

Coordinating admin tasks such as liaising with IT and scheduling meetings

Being a go-to team member for keeping things organised and on track

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

Super‑organised and able to juggle multiple tasks

A great communicator – both written and verbal

A team player with strong relationship skills

Proactive, enthusiastic, and ready to learn

You will also need to have a full NZ driver’s licence and be legally able to work in NZ.

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, enabling 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 values guide our behaviours :

Mahi Tahi – Better Together

Māia – Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

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.

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 Wednesday 19 November 2025, at 11 : 59pm.

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