Solicitor (L2) - Rōia

New Zealand
$112,338-150,250 per year
Permanent
Full-time

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Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleSolicitor (Level 2) - Legal ServicesIs 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 skills in legal advice and/or litigation and to build networks across Inland Revenue.What we offer:

a permanent role where your contribution will be valued and recognised
a flexible start date is available
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.

Roles are available in the following teams:

Litigation team undertaking either debt, prosecution or complex civil cases
Advice/Technical Standards teams focused on providing tax technical advice and guidance to internal and external customers

We're offering competitive salaries, great flexibility, 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 usLegal 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. As a Solicitor you would primarily work in the Advice/Technical Standards or Litigation work streams, depending on your preference and/or experience.Ngā Tauwāhi Wātea - Available locationsAdvice/Technical Standards - based in any Legal Services site - Takapuna, Manukau, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin.Litigation - Manukau or Takapuna preferred, but opportunities may be available in other Legal Services sites.Mō te tūnga - About the roleDepending on your preference, you may work on litigation matters, which includes appearing in court on civil, criminal and debt matters. Alternatively, if you are more interested in undertaking tax technical work, you may provide advice in relation to investigations and disputes or prepare guidance for Inland Revenue and taxpayers. A combination of litigation and non-litigation work is also possible.Other key features of the role include the following:

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 $112,338 - $150,250 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. Inland Revenue supports flexible working options that work for the individual, team and organisation. Our flexi-time provisions allow additional flexibility around how you work and balance your standard hours of work, including earning time credits where any additional hours are worked.Mōu - About youWe 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
has at least four years of experience working on tax technical issues and/or at least four years of experience undertaking litigation work in relation to tax, debt, prosecutions or other complex compliance matters in NZ or a comparable jurisdiction
can produce legal work that is thorough, accurate and reliable
can research problems and then explain complex answers in a clear and concise way
can identify effective and workable solutions to complex issues
can build and maintain effective relationships, has good communication skills, and a collaborative work style
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
has a real interest in supervising, mentoring, and coaching less experienced solicitors

Tono mai - Apply hereIf 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 thePlease specifically address how you meet the capability requirements relating to Customer Advisory, Complex Compliance Management, Quality Decision Making and Leadership, as outlined in the attached Role Description.If you have any questions 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 at 5pm on Friday, 26 September 2025.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.

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