Legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand.

Auditing compliance records · Tracing sampled decisions · Recording compliance findings

At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to audit compliance records consistently; ability to recognize impacts on related work; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country

Assessing transport operators · Applying risk assessments · Mentoring compliance colleagues

Driver licence, no convictions; work rights in New Zealand; regulatory audit/review experience; audit planning and reporting; evidence analysis; training and sector engagement; tertiary qualification or relevant compliance experience; willingness to learn Māori tikanga, Te Reo Māori and Treaty context

Leading statutory decisions · Maintaining the nurses register · Overseeing fitness hearings

Proven Registrar, legal, health or regulatory leadership experience in a similar complex environment; track record leading significant organisational transformation and system modernisation; relevant tertiary qualification; knowledge of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 or ability to master the statutory framework

Advising business owners · Managing client relationships · Handling property matters

3+ yrsAt least 3 years' PQE in commercial, property, private client or business law; current NZ practising certificate or ability to get one

Reviewing compliance practices · Investigating alleged breaches · Mentoring compliance staff

8+ yrs8–10 years’ experience in a related regulatory enforcement or compliance field; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry training

Advising senior leaders · Conducting quarterly risk reviews · Analysing emerging risk themes

5+ yrs5+ years' experience in risk, compliance, assurance or risk advisory; practical experience applying risk frameworks in a complex organisation; New Zealand work rights at application

Leading enterprise risk · Strengthening risk governance · Embedding risk-informed decisions

Extensive experience leading an enterprise risk function; relevant tertiary qualification; recognised risk, audit or governance qualification; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Leading complex audits · Evaluating regulatory evidence · Producing evidence-based reports

Relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience; experience managing complex audits, investigations and reviews in a regulatory or enforcement environment; full driver licence with no convictions; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Investigating complaints · Assessing evidence · Researching legislation

A law degree; relevant post-admission legal experience

Advising on corporate law · Handling transactions · Supporting governance

3+ yrs3+ years' experience in corporate or commercial law, strong academic transcript, drive, ambition, time management, communication and interpersonal abilities.

Supporting auditor licensing · Monitoring licensed auditors · Maintaining regulatory protocols

Delivering legal services · Managing lawyer teams · Representing criminal clients

PAL 3 or 4 legal aid listing, or ability to obtain one; significant experience conducting a variety of criminal matters before the courts

Supporting incident management · Reviewing risk controls · Preparing governance reports

Experience in risk, compliance, controls, assurance, internal audit or a related discipline; sound understanding of risk management, internal controls and assurance frameworks

Managing export licences · Ensuring compliance · Advising stakeholders

Relevant qualification in law, engineering, business, commerce or equivalent; project management qualification; export controls experience; eligibility for NZSIS security clearance and US export controlled technology access; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Providing independent assurance · Evaluating control effectiveness · Maintaining risk frameworks

Leading assurance engagements · Advising senior stakeholders · Developing consulting teams

8+ yrs8–12+ years' experience in governance, risk, controls assurance, internal audit, advisory, consulting, or professional services; leading complex client engagements and managing senior stakeholder relationships; knowledge of risk management, control frameworks, regulatory compliance, and assurance methodologies

Leading complex investigations · Assessing financial evidence · Engaging with stakeholders

Track record delivering outcomes in complex environments; experience navigating complex legislative or regulatory frameworks

Advising on legal matters · Drafting commercial contracts · Supporting disputes and risk

1+ yrLLB degree; current or eligible NZ practising certificate; 18 months–5 years PQE

Embedding risk practices · Facilitating risk assessments · Managing incidents and remediation

5+ yrs5 years' risk experience in a highly regulated environment; relevant tertiary degree, industry-recognised qualification, or equivalent experience; experience conducting control testing, assurance or risk assessments; experience managing incidents, issues and remediation

Investigating food safety breaches · Assessing reported breaches · Preparing prosecution cases

Ability to become warranted as a Food Safety Officer and other applicable warrants; practical working knowledge of relevant laws; right to work in New Zealand or eligibility to obtain it

Providing governance expertise · Embedding performance management · Approving third-party contracts

5+ yrsAt least 5 years' experience in corporate governance, third-party risk management, procurement or legal in a corporate environment; direct involvement overseeing policies, frameworks and compliance activities in a regulated industry; demonstrated understanding of third-party and outsourcing regulatory requirements

Advising on legal matters · Drafting contracts · Managing disputes

1.5+ yrsLLB degree and current or eligible NZ practising certificate; 18 months to 5 years PQE with commercial law experience; strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Leading complex investigations · Strengthening integrity frameworks · Identifying emerging risks

Significant experience in fraud, investigations, integrity, assurance, or risk management; ability to lead complex and sensitive investigations; experience developing frameworks, policies, and organisational capability; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture

Managing correspondence · Maintaining electronic records · Preparing legal documents

Strong administration background; advanced computing and keyboard skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; demonstrated proficiency in a digitalised environment

Leading regulatory change processes · Maintaining obligation registers · Preparing regulatory reports

3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ experience in compliance, audit, risk management or a related discipline

Managing investor onboarding · Conducting compliance checks · Responding to investor queries

2+ yrsAt least two years’ experience in an AML/KYC-focused role; working understanding of FATCA/CRS obligations

Implementing risk frameworks · Leading risk assessments · Partnering with leaders

7+ yrsAround 7 or more years’ relevant experience; experience applying risk and control principles in a business environment; understanding of financial services or another regulated industry; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience

Conducting audits · Assessing compliance · Preparing assessments

Full driver license with no driving convictions; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Advising on insurance matters · Managing claims and disputes · Drafting commercial contracts

Bachelor of Laws (LLB or equivalent); current New Zealand practising certificate or eligibility to hold one; significant legal experience; experience in insurance law, claims, disputes, complaints or regulatory matters; commercial contract experience