Legal Jobs in Wellington

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Senior Solicitor

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Salary: $106,532 - $159,798 per annum + Additional Benefits

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 4 August 2026

This is a Crown entity and an independent regulator with diverse statutory functions.

Legal Compliance Specialist

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 3 August 2026

We are seeking an experienced professional to take responsibility in shaping this state-owned enterprise’s overall legal compliance programme.

Senior Solicitor

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 2 August 2026

This Ministry is strengthening its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, with a strong focus on providing redress for those impacted. This work is delivered in a way that is trauma-informed, fair, and mana-enhancing, and they are looking for a lawyer to help them achieve this.

Corporate Lawyer

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 29 July 2026

A leading New Zealand law firm is seeking a corporate lawyer to join their team. This is an opportunity to work on complex corporate transactions, develop your expertise, and progress your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate

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Salary: Competitive salary

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 29 July 2026

Our client is seeking a talented litigator to join their highly regarded litigation team in Wellington. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of New Zealand's top litigation partners and senior lawyers who are leaders in their field. The firm supports clients throughout New Zealand and internationally, offering exposure to complex cases.

Banking and Finance Lawyer

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 29 July 2026

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm, recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice on the country's most significant and complex matters. With offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tahuna, their lawyers are internationally recognised for their technical excellence, commercial insight and ability to help clients navigate their most important opportunities and challenges.

Active Investor Plus Programme Manager

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 15 July 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a high-performing organisation that plays a vital role in shaping New Zealand’s economic future through international investment. Invest New Zealand’s (Invest NZ) purpose is to increase the flow of international investment to support New Zealand’s long-term economic prosperity. They focus on securing strategically significant investments in sectors with the greatest potential impact on productivity and growth, alongside the effective implementation of the growth category of the Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa scheme..

Intermediate or Senior Lawyer

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 26 June 2026

An opportunity has arisen for multiple senior lawyers to join a public sector team in newly established roles. This is your chance to contribute to work that directly improves the lives of New Zealanders while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advisor

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Salary: Negotiable

Location: Wellington Central

Date posted: 10 June 2026

An exciting opportunity for an early‑career professional with governance, legal, or policy experience to support judicial leadership at the heart of New Zealand’s constitutional framework. This role offers exposure to judicial governance, strategy, and project work within a unique and highly respected institution.