Legal and compliance jobs in Wellington.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Providing legal advice · Coaching colleagues · Managing litigation

7+ yrsMinimum 7 years PQE, law degree, current NZLS practising certificate or eligibility, strong experience in public law, litigation, RMA and climate, and right to work in New Zealand.

Leading compliance monitoring · Assessing regulatory compliance · Providing technical guidance

Experience leading compliance monitoring programmes, strong risk assessment and evidence-based decision-making, ability to assess compliance with legislation, experience improving monitoring frameworks, and proven technical leadership and coaching skills.

Leading legal services · Drafting contracts · Advising leaders

10+ yrsAdmission as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with current practising certificate; 10+ years post-qualification experience in complex commercial and contractual matters; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Supporting treaty making · Conducting legal research · Managing case files

Law student with understanding of international law principles; NZ citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain Confidential security clearance; strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.

Leading governance team · Ensuring compliance · Advising board

Proven experience providing strategic governance in a highly regulated, Crown entity or public sector environment; people leadership; excellent written communication; legally entitled to work in New Zealand or eligible for a working visa.

Providing policy advice · Supporting policy programmes · Influencing law reform

5+ yrs5+ years' experience in strategic, regulatory, or operational policy in local or central government; strong knowledge of policy frameworks and government processes; regulatory policy background; ability to develop relationships and communicate well.

Leading standards team · Setting priorities · Driving continuous improvement

Proven leadership of high-performing teams; technical credibility in aviation licensing or regulatory oversight; hold or have held ICAO CPL or ATPL licence with examiner ratings preferred; relevant aviation qualification essential.

Developing operational policy · Translating regulatory requirements · Engaging stakeholders

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience; significant experience developing operational policy in regulatory or government environments; strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to lead work and manage competing priorities.

Monitoring online gambling · Enforcing regulations · Assessing risk

Deep regulatory or government experience in complex systems; strong analytical judgement; stakeholder leadership; proven collaboration; strategic thinking; clear communication; at least one specialist capability in areas like international collaboration, consumer protection, data analysis, or gambling sector knowledge.

Leading determinations function · Setting strategic direction · Developing team

Proven senior leadership and operational management; experience leading a tribunal, quasi-judicial function, or regulatory service; strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and Building Act; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Advising leaders · Supporting litigation · Managing disputes

5+ yrsTertiary law qualification, current New Zealand practising certificate or ability to obtain one, significant employment law and litigation experience, senior advisory skills, and eligibility for Confidential national security clearance.

Negotiating contracts · Managing approvals · Coordinating partners

5+ yrsRequires 5+ years in contract management, commercial, legal, or related work; experience with contracts, Statements of Work, change requests, Master Services Agreements, stakeholder management, and commercial risk. Relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

Managing compliance · Investigating matters · Developing controls

5+ yrsExperienced financial crime professional with AML/CTF, KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, regulatory, policy, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and coaching experience.