Iain McColl

Iain McColl is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in public and international law, currently serving as a Senior Solicitor at Maritime New Zealand since January 2021. Prior to this, Iain held the position of Team Manager for Public Law at the Ministry of Social Development during a secondment period from November 2022 to March 2023. Iain's extensive background includes roles as a Senior Legal Adviser and Senior Foreign Policy Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and as a Senior Solicitor in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Iain's early career features positions in various governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Academic credentials include a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Arts in French, and a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University of Wellington.