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Senior Lawyer, Policy and Legislation - Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
New Zealand Government
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Canterbury Plains, New Zealand
Location
Canterbury Plains
Posted
June 21, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
About our team | Mō te tīma:
The Policy and Legislation team works collaboratively across MSD to advise on operational, policy and legislative matters, in a way which achieves the Ministry's regulatory stewardship obligations.
As part of the Policy and Legislation team you will get the opportunity to work with talented colleagues that will support you to develop your skills as a Senior Lawyer while contributing to work that has a meaningful impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
Permanent full time positions available - Preferred location is Wellington but will consider Auckland and Christchurch for the right candidate.
As a Senior Lawyer in the Policy and Legislation Legal Team, you will play a key role in delivering high quality legal advice across MSD's policy, legislative, and operational work.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing legal advice on a broad range of operational and public law matters
* ...
The Policy and Legislation team works collaboratively across MSD to advise on operational, policy and legislative matters, in a way which achieves the Ministry's regulatory stewardship obligations.
As part of the Policy and Legislation team you will get the opportunity to work with talented colleagues that will support you to develop your skills as a Senior Lawyer while contributing to work that has a meaningful impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
Permanent full time positions available - Preferred location is Wellington but will consider Auckland and Christchurch for the right candidate.
As a Senior Lawyer in the Policy and Legislation Legal Team, you will play a key role in delivering high quality legal advice across MSD's policy, legislative, and operational work.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing legal advice on a broad range of operational and public law matters
* ...