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170 open roles, 50 posted this week, most paying $95k to $156k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
ICON plc
Negotiating site contracts · Reviewing contract language · Managing contract portfolios
Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience; relevant experience in site contracting, contracts administration, or similar roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare; understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles
New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees
A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.
Leading security risk assessments · Providing expert advice · Managing security clearances
Experience with NZ PSR framework, security risk assessments, and government protective security obligations; ability to apply security requirements across information, personnel, and physical domains; legal right to work in New Zealand.
New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees
A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.
Leading litigation · Representing in court · Providing regulatory guidance
Extensive regulatory experience, court proceedings knowledge, strong decision-making and risk management, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to obtain, legal right to work in New Zealand.
PwC · 1001-5000 employees
A global professional services firm building trust in society and solving important problems.
Supporting board operations · Advising on governance · Coordinating board communications
Significant governance experience in large complex organizations; strong understanding of board, chair, and management roles; excellent judgement, integrity, discretion; strong organizational and programme management skills; clear communication; curiosity about digital tools.
The Treasury · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Developing legal wiki · Reviewing legal advice · Drafting plain English
Complete or near-complete law degree; bar admission and practicing certificate preferred; excellent written and verbal skills; strong organizational skills; focus on continuous improvement and personal accountability.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Examining trade mark applications · Conducting research · Evaluating distinctiveness
Tertiary qualification; strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills; excellent verbal and written English; interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Reviewing enforcement decisions · Representing NZTA in court · Developing litigation frameworks
Regulatory experience in investigations and compliance; court proceedings and/or prosecution experience; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; Enforcement Officer Certification or sufficient experience to obtain it; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Examining trade mark applications · Conducting trade mark research · Assessing legislative requirements
Tertiary qualification
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Providing legal advice · Navigating commercial risks · Building internal relationships
4+ yrsTertiary law qualification; current New Zealand Law Society Practising Certificate; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
WSP in Canada
Reviewing engineering contracts · Advising project teams · Managing regulatory compliance
7+ yrs7+ years’ PQE advising construction/infrastructure, engineering, IT or professional services; law degree; eligible to hold a Practising Certificate with the NZLS; in-house legal experience in engineering or construction; extensive experience reviewing and negotiating engineering or construction contracts and related agreements; broad knowledge of New Zealand legislation and regulation
Leading risk assessments · Supporting audits · Overseeing supplier risk
Experience in technology risk, cyber risk, assurance or compliance; knowledge of risk management principles, controls and governance; experience with audits, assurance programmes or regulatory compliance; eligibility to work in New Zealand
Public Defence Service · 1001-5000 employees
A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.
Delivering defence representation · Managing criminal caseload · Mentoring junior lawyers
PAL4 level listing, qualified to practice law in New Zealand, proven credibility with judges and peers, criminal litigation experience, ability to mentor junior lawyers.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.
Leading policy projects · Drafting strategic advice · Managing annual report
Proven policy advisory experience, excellent written communication, project management skills, ability to influence senior decision-makers, and understanding of governing legislation and treaty obligations.
PwC New Zealand
Shaping board agendas · Supporting board meetings · Maintaining board records
Significant governance experience
Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees
A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
Leading regulatory strategy · Managing regulator relationships · Advising board
15+ yrs15+ years in economic regulation of infrastructure or utility services, experience leading regulatory strategy and submissions, credibility with regulators and boards, relevant qualification in legal, economics, finance, or public policy, and legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
The Treasury - New Zealand
Reviewing legal advice · Developing digital projects · Testing emerging tools
Complete or near-complete law degree
WSP in New Zealand
Reviewing engineering contracts · Advising project teams · Managing insurance claims
7+ yrs7+ years’ PQE advising the construction, infrastructure, engineering, IT or professional services industries; Law degree; eligible to hold a Practising Certificate with the NZLS; in-house legal experience in engineering or construction; experience reviewing and negotiating engineering services or construction contracts and related commercial agreements
Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.
Leading industry engagement · Shaping regulatory positions · Coordinating compliance obligations
Experience in Open Finance, payments, banking, financial services or a related industry; understanding of Open Finance frameworks, API ecosystems and regulated obligations; experience engaging regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders; experience shaping positions on industry change, regulatory reform, standards, consultations or policy
Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.
Owning card scheme compliance · Establishing governance frameworks · Leading compliance roadmap
Significant payments industry experience; banker experience with cards or transactional products; payment industry and governance experience
Suncorp Group
Testing control effectiveness · Improving control environments · Partnering with stakeholders
5+ yrsAt least 5 years' experience in risk, compliance, assurance, audit, or legal roles within financial services; strong understanding of risk management frameworks, controls, assurance methodologies, and regulatory obligations; experience designing controls, conducting control testing and risk assessments, and advising stakeholders
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Providing court guidance · Researching court records · Maintaining court information
Gallagher Animal Management
Drafting supplier agreements · Advising business stakeholders · Improving contracting processes
The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Reviewing compliance frameworks · Supporting privacy matters · Delivering compliance training
Buddle Findlay · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand law firm providing legal and commercial advice to clients.
Acting on distressed M&A transactions · Advising banks on security issues · Handling restructuring exercises
2+ yrs2+ years' post-qualification experience
Vector Limited · 201-1000 employees
An energy company pioneering smarter, more resilient and accessible energy systems for Auckland and beyond.
Providing risk oversight · Assessing emerging risks · Designing assurance reviews
5+ yrsAt least five years' senior-level experience in technology, cyber security, or closely related field; experience supporting senior leaders; experience with risk frameworks; strong communication and stakeholder engagement; experience in regulated or critical infrastructure environment.
ANZ Banking Group Limited · 5001+ employees
A bank focused on improving financial wellbeing and sustainability of customers.
Providing outsourcing advice · Assessing arrangements · Monitoring compliance
Experience in operational, compliance, outsourcing or third-party risk management; understanding of risk management frameworks, controls and policy requirements; strong analytical, communication and relationship skills.
Department of Internal Affairs · 1001-5000 employees
The Government lead for emergency management, building a safe and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand.
Leading regulatory work · Conducting investigations · Engaging stakeholders
Substantial experience in regulation, compliance, investigations, fraud, audit, financial crime or law; ability to lead complex work and influence without formal people management; strong communication and judgement.
Western Union · 5001+ employees
A global payments company moving beyond remittances to digital-first financial services.
Managing compliance · Supporting remediation · Conducting risk assessments
5+ yrs5+ years compliance, regulatory, risk, legal or financial services governance experience including 3+ years managing regulatory compliance; Bachelor's degree in law, finance, commerce, business, governance, risk management or related; CAMS or postgraduate qualification desirable.
UBS · 5001+ employees
A leading global wealth manager and universal bank in Switzerland.
Leading compliance mandate · Advising senior stakeholders · Managing regulatory risks
7+ yrs7+ years financial services compliance or risk advisory experience; strong knowledge of NZ financial-markets, market-conduct and AML/CFT requirements; experience advising Global Markets, Global Banking or Research; tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management or related.
Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko
Conducting monitoring reviews · Engaging regulated entities · Assessing potential issues
There are 170 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 50 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 157 full time, 5 part time and 9 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $95k to $156k a year.
Most are in Auckland (90), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (7).
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There are 170 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 50 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand pay $95k to $156k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (90), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (7). Open a region to see its legal and compliance jobs.
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