Join a growing legal team delivering trusted tenancy advice
Work across a broad portfolio of legal matters impacting housing
Permanent role | Based in Wellington or Auckland
$131,727 salary + 5 Weeks' annual leave + Suite of benefits
Te Whiwhinga Mahi - Our opportunityWe're looking for a solicitor to join our newly created Tenancy Operations Legal team within the Legal and Risk Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your legal career while contributing to the wellbeing of New Zealanders by supporting tenancy services across Kāinga Ora's 75,000-home portfolio.In this role, you'll provide legal advice on a variety of issues, including the Residential Tenancies Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Privacy Act, and broader regulatory obligations. You'll also help advise on queries and disputes, support internal teams, and contribute to building a system of legally sound and consistent decision-making.We are seeking someone who is solutions-focused, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of providing practical, plain-language advice. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation and play a role in training and supporting operational teams. Prior experience in tenancy, public law, or administrative law would be an advantage, but we welcome applicants from diverse legal backgrounds with strong foundational skills.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bringA New Zealand practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to work with urgency and prioritise competing demands
Enthusiasm for improving outcomes for customers and communities
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail hereAs a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.Ō Tātou Uara - Our ValuesOur values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:
Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
Mahi Tahi - Better Together
Whanake - Be Bold
Tūhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process viaIf you have any questions or would like to know more about the opportunity, please emailApplications close on Sunday 7th September 2025.We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.
