Senior Legal and Constitutional Advisor | Fixed Term or Secondment

Overview

Wellington-based|Fixed term or secondment| late September 2026 to early October 2027

A rare opportunity to advise at the centre of executive government. The Cabinet Office has a unique place in the New Zealand public service. It supports the Governor‑General, the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Ministers in the conduct of executive government, provides legal, policy and constitutional advice, and facilitates recognition of outstanding NewZealanders through the NewZealand Royal Honours system. For a lawyer with strong judgement and an interest in constitutional law, this parental leave cover offers something that does not come up often: the chance to work directly on the legal and constitutional questions that contribute to executive government decision‑making.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi|About this role

As Senior Legal and Constitutional Advisor, you will provide high‑quality advice to the Governor‑General, the Prime Minister, Ministers and governme...