Crown Counsel - System Leadership Team

• Full Time
• Application Closes 09 Jun 2024
• Wellington - Wellington
• Lawyer

Rōia o te Karauna | Crown Counsel - System Leadership Team (Fixed term/secondment)

• Legal role with wide range of responsibilities
• Flexible location
• Fixed term/secondment for one year 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The System Leadership Team at Crown Law are looking for an experienced government lawyer to join us, working as Crown Counsel until June 2025.

This role will work with the Government Legal Network to support the provision of high quality legal services to government through:

• Producing legal advice and guides for government lawyers and decision-makers on both foundational and emerging legal topics; 
• Identifying trends and risks across government, and assisting with legal risk management;
• Considering how legal developments impact the Crown across the board and how the Crown’s legal position might be shaped; and
• Keeping government lawyers up to date on key legal developments

For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.

Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Tāmaki Makaurau |Wellington/Auckland]

While our offices are in Wellington and Auckland, we are a flexible organisation, so we’d be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you.

Mō mātou | About us

Crown Law provides legal advice and representation services to the government in matters affecting the executive government, particularly in the areas of criminal, public law and Treaty of Waitangi.  Crown Law’s vision is to provide collaborative, indispensable legal services.

The System Leadership Team is based in the Attorney-General Group and assists the Solicitor-General fulfil her system leadership role for lawyers providing the Crown with legal services. We leverage the collective strength of the government’s 850+ lawyers, support those lawyers to do their jobs inside agencies, and encourage decision-makers to make better use of their lawyers and legal resources.

Crown Law embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees. We strive to put Te Tiriti and Te Ao Māori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of Te Reo Māori and tikanga is recognised and valued within the organisation.

Mōu | About You

You will have:

• Experience as a government lawyer;
• A broad public law mindset;
• A commitment to supporting strong and enduring Māori Crown relationships;
• A high level of cultural capability and knowledge of the application of Te Tiriti and tikanga as it applies to the law and the Crown’s legal obligations;
• The ability to form strong relationships with stakeholders;
• The ability to deliver high quality legal advice; and
• The ability to obtain and hold a practicing certificate in Aotearoa.

Mō mātou | What we Offer

• A starting salary range of between $138,615 and $159,615 - with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience;
• An annual wellness payment;
• Funding for professional memberships and study;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days); and
• Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law.

Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now

All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae.

To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check.

Access requirements and/or whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.

If you have any additional questions about this role or would like to kōrero prior to applying, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please email .

Applications close at 5pm on 9 June 2024.