Legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand.

Developing regulatory policy · Providing legal advice · Leading law reform

Experience providing high-quality policy, legal or regulatory advice on complex issues; strong legislative analysis; for Senior Legal Counsel, a law degree and eligibility for a practising certificate; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading privacy strategy · Advising senior leaders · Embedding privacy by design

Significant experience in strategic privacy advice within large-scale technology, data, risk, or transformation programmes; expert knowledge of Privacy Act 2020; experience leading Privacy Impact Assessments; strong enterprise risk and governance understanding.

Providing policy advice · Developing regulations · Leading law reform

Experience providing high-quality policy, legal or regulatory advice; strong legislative analysis; for Senior Legal Counsel, a law degree and eligibility for a practising certificate; ability to work in New Zealand.

Supporting general counsel · Improving legal processes · Managing legal documentation

Extensive experience in senior legal administration or practice management; proven ability to implement legal systems and technology; experience supporting senior executives; advanced Microsoft 365 and legal technology proficiency; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Managing legal team · Handling criminal cases · Mentoring junior lawyers

PAL 2 level listing, qualified to practice law in New Zealand, proven credibility with judges and peers, team management experience, and ability to manage a varied criminal caseload.

Providing strategic advice · Leading policy programmes · Building policy capability

Proven policy leadership, stakeholder influence, intellectual leadership, political acumen, understanding of Te Ao Maori and Treaty of Waitangi, coaching and mentoring skills.

Managing compliance obligations · Assessing compliance risks · Delivering compliance education

Law degree required; strong understanding of New Zealand financial services regulation; experience in compliance, risk or regulatory roles within a bank, insurer or regulated financial services environment; ability to interpret legislation and translate into practical guidance.

Leading regulatory design · Translating policy · Coaching advisors

Extensive experience in regulatory environments, ability to translate complex issues into operational policy, strong judgement, analytical thinking, risk awareness, stakeholder engagement, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading prosecution team · Managing performance · Engaging stakeholders

Law degree and current Practising Certificate required; must have right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks include reference, drug and alcohol testing, and police vetting.

Providing legal advice · Developing legislation · Supporting colleagues

5+ yrs5+ years PQE, experience in primary and secondary legislation, strong public law expertise, tertiary law qualification, current practising certificate, and legal right to work in NZ.

Developing security policy · Providing security advice · Leading security projects

Proven expertise in protective security with knowledge of Personnel, Physical, and Information Security frameworks; experience applying NZPSR, NZISM, or NZDF policies; strong stakeholder engagement; risk management; Microsoft Office proficiency; security-related experience essential; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

Designing commercial arrangements · Negotiating contracts · Advising senior leaders

Significant commercial, procurement or contracting experience in complex technology, innovation, R&D, defence, national security or regulated environments; NZ citizenship or permanent residence with 10-year background history for security clearance; drug screening required.

Developing assurance frameworks · Ensuring compliance · Designing certification frameworks

Requires 15 years citizenship in NZ, UK, Australia, Canada, or USA; higher-level security clearance; experience in intelligence, national security, or defence; strong governance and risk management knowledge; occasional domestic and international travel.

Providing advice · Managing risk · Building relationships

3+ yrsLLB or equivalent, current New Zealand practising certificate, 3+ years PQE, financial services legislation knowledge, risk management, analytical skills, and relationship-building ability.

Coordinating meetings · Preparing reports · Maintaining records

Experience in governance, company secretariat, legal, compliance, risk, or a similar corporate environment; strong organization, written communication, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement skills.

Analyzing blockchain transactions · Liaising with law enforcement · Detecting financial crimes

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Criminal, Business Management, Finance, Computer Science or related field; proven experience with blockchain analytics (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic); deep understanding of cryptocurrency transaction patterns and criminal indicators; excellent communication and presentation skills.

Leading investigations · Coaching investigators · Managing caseloads

Experience leading criminal or regulatory investigations; strong knowledge of investigation and prosecution processes; proven leadership and coaching; current full NZ driver licence; NZ citizenship or residence-class visa; 10-year verifiable background; credit check; drug and alcohol screening.

Advising clients · Drafting contracts · Managing transactions

3+ yrsAdmitted to practice in New Zealand with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law; strong drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Managing work programme · Coaching team members · Conducting investigations

Extensive regulatory or compliance experience, senior or Grade 5 Mechanic, vehicle inspector experience, proven ability to lead complex investigations or audits, mentoring and coaching skills, legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading compliance operations · Managing regulatory decisions · Building stakeholder relationships

Proven senior leadership in regulatory or public sector; experience applying legislation and managing complex decisions; strong stakeholder engagement; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Providing strategic advice · Leading capability initiatives · Building trusted relationships

5+ yrs5-7 years' experience at Principal Advisor level; experience with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and kaupapa Māori approaches; people-centred design, systems thinking, continuous improvement; leading significant work programmes; building trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Leading compliance operations · Managing regulatory decisions · Building stakeholder relationships

Proven senior leadership in regulatory or public sector environment; strong people leadership; extensive experience applying legislation and regulatory frameworks; risk-based decision-making expertise; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading compliance team · Managing workloads · Overseeing regulatory activities

Demonstrated experience leading and developing people; regulatory compliance, environmental health, building, planning or related field experience; knowledge of legislation and enforcement; strong organizational and communication skills; current NZ driver's licence.

Advising on privacy · Negotiating contracts · Managing data incidents

5+ yrs5-10+ years legal counsel experience with data privacy expertise; current New Zealand practising certificate; experience negotiating complex technology, data, client or supplier agreements; strong communication and drafting skills.

Leading prosecution team · Managing operations · Engaging stakeholders

Current CPK at rank (constabulary) or law degree with practising certificate (police employees); leadership programme enrolment or CEP qualification; right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks including drug/alcohol testing and police vetting.

Advising on corporate law · Managing transactions · Building client relationships

8+ yrs8+ years PQE with strong corporate law experience, including M&A, corporate governance, and commercial contracts; ability to manage matters independently and mentor junior team members.

Providing governance advice · Preparing agendas and minutes · Supporting hearings

3+ yrsBachelor-level qualification or equivalent experience; 3-5 years relevant professional experience; experience providing advice, interpreting legislation, or managing complex processes; strong written communication and relationship management skills.

Leading strategic initiatives · Providing expert advice · Building relationships

Deep knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Treaty settlements; extensive experience with iwi and Māori organizations; proven leadership of complex projects; strong public sector knowledge; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; valid NZ work visa.

Managing prosecution files · Preparing reports · Liaising with stakeholders

Maintain current responder level certifications, PCT required, PA completed, frontline experience preferred, right to work in New Zealand, pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol testing and police vetting.

Providing legal advice · Advising on policy · Managing litigation

Law degree, current NZLS practising certificate or eligibility, experience working in government, understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te ao Māori desirable, right to live and work in New Zealand.