Job Description

Litigation Solicitor (Level 1) – Legal Services, Wellington

Is it time to progress your career? Come and build your future with the Inland Revenue Legal Services team. This is a fabulous opportunity to develop your litigation skills and to build networks across Inland Revenue.

• A permanent role in our Wellington office where your contribution will be valued and recognised.

• The roles is in our Litigation team undertaking debt, prosecution and complex civil litigation cases.

• This is a great opportunity to be part of a high performing team that works collaboratively across Inland Revenue to support a diverse range of internal customers.

We’re offering a competitive salary along with support and development opportunities unique to you and your aspirations so that you can bring your whole self to work and thrive with us.

Mō mātou | About us

Legal Services is one of the largest government in-house legal teams. The team provides advice, support, dispute resolution, civil litigation, prosecution and tax technical services for a broad range of customers across Inland Revenue.

Ngā Tauwāhi Wātea | Available locations

Litigation –Wellington based.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our litigation solicitors appear in court and work on prosecution matters, complex civil litigation including tax challenges, judicial review applications, debt enforcement, bankruptcy and liquidation case. They also provide legal advice to a range of internal customers including operational and strategic matters.

Other key features of the role may include:

• Being part of project teams involved in implementing new legislation.

• Working both proactively and reactively to help customers to get it right from the start.

• Being part of a solutions-focussed team that is recognised for providing high levels of customer service.

• Contributing to the initiatives of the wider Legal Services team.

The salary range for the role is $80,277 - $106,874 based on a standard 37 hour 55 minute work week. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience assessed during the interview stage.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is qualified to practice law in New Zealand.

• Has or is eligible to obtain a New Zealand Law Society practising certificate.

• Can produce legal work that is thorough, accurate and reliable.

• Can identify effective solutions to complex issues.

• Can build and maintain effective relationships, has good communication skills, and a collaborative work style.

• Can research problems and then explain complex answers in a clear and concise way.

• Is happy to be part of a team who support and rely on one-another.

• Is confident and capable at managing their own workload, while also being comfortable seeking guidance and clarification where necessary from senior colleagues.

Tono mai | Apply here

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please apply online by attaching a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements as outlined here and in the role description.

If you have any further queries, or would like a copy of the role description, please email us at IRDCareers@ird.govt.nz and one of the team will get back to you.

Applications close on Sunday 19th April at 5:00pm

At Inland Revenue, we truly embrace diversity and inclusion and promote a flexible and supportive work environment that meets the needs of our people and business.We have trust and integrity, innovate to make a difference, value people and work together.