Overview
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is hiring a Senior Solicitor in Wellington for ongoing full-time commercial legal work.
Full job description
The role sits within MBIE's commercial legal function and supports high-quality legal advice across government commercial matters. The official government listing was posted 20 August 2026 and closes 6 September 2026.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants should have senior-level commercial legal capability appropriate to a New Zealand public-sector legal role. MBIE requires applications through its online process with a CV and cover letter; the official listing contains the full selection criteria.
Tips for this job
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Verified on the official New Zealand Government Jobs portal on 23 August 2026. The listing states Wellington, ongoing full-time, Legal & courts category, reference 44390713, and applications close 6 September 2026. No salary or sponsorship claim was stated.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
New Zealand Government Jobs ↗Browse current Job and Scholarship listings from New Zealand Government Jobs →
