Solicitor

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months | Midpoint of $94,267 dependent on experience

• Provide high-quality legal advice and interpretation, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities across legislative and regulatory matters.
• Support policy development and legislative processes, contributing legal insights and helping translate policy into effective legislation.
• Deliver corporate and commercial legal work, including drafting and advising on contracts, procurement processes, and commercial arrangements.
• Contribute to litigation and public law matters, working with external counsel and supporting civil and criminal proceedings involving the Ministry.
• Build strong relationships and lead work delivery, collaborating across teams and stakeholders to deliver timely legal outcomes.

• Qualified Solicitor with a Bachelor of Laws and current (or eligible) practising certificate in New Zealand.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and provide clear, high‑quality legal advice in complex environments.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with sound judgement on legal and policy issues.
• Proven capability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of government processes, public law, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, with experience in commercial or health law an advantage.

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Join a team at the centre of New Zealand’s health system, where your legal expertise will shape policy, legislation, and real‑world outcomes. As a Solicitor in Health Legal, you’ll work on complex and high‑impact issues – from legislative development to commercial and public law matters – advising on decisions that influence the health and wellbeing of communities across Aotearoa. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal practice with policy influence, working alongside skilled professionals in a collaborative and purpose‑driven environment.

The Ministry of Health is the steward of the New Zealand health system and the lead advisor to the Government on health. Its overarching goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders. The Ministry sets direction across the health system and ensures all New Zealanders have access to health care for better health outcomes.