Senior Solicitor

This role is based in our Wellington office. While we’re happy to consider work‑from‑home arrangements, this role is not designed for full‑time remote working. We are looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' experience to seamlessly slot into our team of 13 solicitors (including General Counsel and two Lead Solicitors) 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 focused 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.

• 5+ years' experience PQE as a lawyer
• Senior level experience advising on matters relating to public law, litigation and commercial
• 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

• Flexible working culture, this is a hybrid role based in our Wellington office
• Three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks' annual leave
• $400 non‑taxable payment to help you set up working at home
• An annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
• In‑house Māori cultural capability building programme
• Excellent learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium and Regulatory Practice Essentials modules
• Active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
• EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
• Open to supporting inter‑agency secondments

$103,473 - $155,209 per annum (midpoint $129,341). This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience.

5pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026.

We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage.