Legal Officer

This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded team of legal and employment relations specialists, where your expertise will be genuinely valued and your contribution will directly influence meaningful client outcomes. You'll work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive, collaborative environment, with a strong mix of advisory, advocacy, and dispute resolution work. If you're looking for depth, variety, and the chance to make a real impact in employment law, this role delivers.

Based in central Wellington, this newly created position offers the rare chance to help shape how the role evolves. You'll provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice and representation across a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters. Your work will span dispute resolution, mediation, negotiation, and advocacy, contributing directly to successful outcomes for clients.

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• Provide clear, commercially grounded advice on employment law and related public law matters
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• Represent clients in disputes, mediations, negotiations, and employment processes
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• Play a key role in dispute resolution and advocacy strategy development
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• Collaborate closely with employment relations and legal specialists
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• Build trusted client relationships through practical, outcome-focused advice\nAbout You\n

  You are a confident, approachable employment law professional who enjoys problem-solving, advocacy, and building strong relationships.

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  • New Zealand-qualified lawyer with 3+ years' PQE in employment law
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  • Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, processes, and workplace relations
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  • Proven experience advising clients and managing employment disputes
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  • Experience in mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution
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  • Advocacy and/or litigation experience
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  • Calm, pragmatic, and commercially focused approach to complex and sensitive matters
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  • Collaborative, client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice
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  \nWhy This Role?\n
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  • Newly created role with genuine scope to shape and influence
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  • Strong internal support from experienced specialists
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  • High-quality advisory and dispute work
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  • Purpose-driven, respected organisation
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  \nHow to Apply\n

  For a confidential discussion, contact Katie on 027 532 1500 or email [email protected].

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