Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator. Our role is important : to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, and its people.

Senior Solicitor role : We are looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to seamlessly slot into the team with their collaborative and open style and who will positively work alongside our clients in a collegial manner to come up with well thought out, practical solutions to best suit everyone. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide a high level of timely, accurate and solution focussed legal advice at all times on issues associated with our statutory functions.

EPA is part of the environmental regulatory system in Aotearoa, protecting and enhancing our way of life. The type of work you could be involved in is varied and interesting and you could be tackling such issues as emissions trading, pesticide use, genetically modified organisms, nationally significant infrastructure projects, marine consents for oil, gas and seabed mining activities or fast track consenting. You’ll also provide advice on broader public law issues, including matters relating to the Crown Entities Act, compliance and litigation, procurement and other corporate service matters.

About you

• 5+ years’ experience PQE as a lawyer
• Senior level experience advising on matters relating to public law, litigation and contracts
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide accurate, timely, practical, solutions-focused legal advice
• Ability to proactively identify, and appropriately communicate and manage, legal risks for the EPA
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to think laterally and apply knowledge to multifaceted scenarios
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills with good relationship management

What’s in it for you

Salary range

$103,473 – $155,209 (midpoint $129,341). This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience. An appointment at the midpoint assumes 100% competency in the role, with the full band covering a range of 80% – 120%.

How to apply

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Please note : your cover letter will form a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to the requirements for this role and tell us about you, your values and / or whakapapa and motivations for the role.

For more information, please contact or check out the careers section of our website

Applications close

5 pm, Monday 27 October 2025. We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage.

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