Location
wellington
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 03, 2026
Job Description
# Principal Solicitor## About this role* Provide high-quality legal advice across a wide range of criminal justice issues* Opportunities to lead projects and stretch yourself with the support of talented colleagues* Full-time permanent position based in Wellington at our National Office**Mō te tūnga | About the role**As the Principal Solicitor you will be working in the Advice & Legislation Team, which is one of five teams that make up the Department's Legal Services Unit. The work is super interesting and diverse. You will have the opportunity to work on issues such as prisoners' rights, the delivery of health services, strategic criminal justice projects, and the policy to law process. The work has a direct impact on the lives of people in Aotearoa and is often high-profile.We are committed to supporting the Department's implementation of its transformational strategy, Hōkai Rangi, and are motivated to build our individual and collective cultural capability.We are a high-performing t...
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