Sue Wray

Capability

I bring over 20 years’ experience in regulatory and public law across private practice, in‑house roles, and my own practice. I have worked extensively with central government, advising ministers, boards, and senior decision‑makers, and influencing regulatory frameworks for clients. My practice is grounded in public and administrative law, with experience spanning utilities and infrastructure, housing and urban development, natural resources, and commercial law. I specialise in legislative reform and leading change.

I am trusted to advise on complex legal issues with significant consequences, where practical judgment and effective relationship management are critical. My legal expertise is complemented by experience in strategic advisory, governance, and stakeholder management roles.

Juno Clients

Department of Corrections

Before Juno

Kāpiti Coast District Council | Senior Legal Counsel 
Kāinga Ora | Chief Adviser - Governance, Chief Adviser - Urban planning and design, Chief Adviser - Strategic Policy, Senior Legal Counsel
Sue Wray Law | Barrister & Solicitor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | Acting Director - Legal 
Cheviot Consulting Limited | Director
Ministry of Housing | Senior Legal Counsel
Buddle Findlay | Senior Solicitor
Ministry of Research, Science and Technology | Solicitor
New Zealand Parliament | Select committee clerk
Chen & Palmer | Law clerk

Areas of expertise

• Public and administrative law
• Regulation and regulatory design
• Legislative reform
• Crown entities
• Crown governance
• Strategy development
• Policy development and review
• Legislative compliance
• Corporate and commercial
• Contract (negotiation, review, and drafting) 

Governance

Whitby Tennis Club Committee member