Senior Solicitor at Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Poutoko Ture Matua | Senior Solicitor
Te Iho | Corporate Services
Permanent / Fulltime * 
Wellington
 

Salary Range: $122,021 to $141,206

 
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
If culture is thriving, people will be well

 
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Legal team.  This role is based in our Lambton Quay office in Wellington.
 

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
Legal work for Manatū Taonga is hugely varied and interesting, and includes public and administrative law, privacy and official information, contract and commercial law, policy development and law reform, intellectual property law, resource management law, litigation, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi related issues. As well as strong internal relationships we work closely with our Crown entities and other funded agencies.

This position has a particular focus on ensuring best practice procurement processes; drafting, negotiating and managing contracts and cross-government reporting.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description (MCH website)

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the above attributes and competencies listed in the position description.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply  
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website
 

Applications close 5pm on Sunday 21 June 2026

For enquiries about this position contact Ace Espino ace.espino@mch.govt.nz  

To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz)
 

Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.