Crown Counsel- System Leadership Team
1 week ago
**Roia o te Karauna | Crown Counsel, System Leadership Team (Fixed term/secondment)**
**Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law**
**Mo te Turanga | 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 2027.
The System Leadership Team is based in the Attorney-General Group and assists the Solicitor-General fulfil her system leadership role for the Government Legal Network. We leverage the collective strength of the government's 850+ lawyers and support those lawyers to do their jobs in agencies.
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 | Wellington**
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
**Mo matou | About us**
Crown Law's purpose is to serve New Zealand by supporting the Government to operate lawfully.
Crown Law's functions are:
- ; Supporting the Law Officers of the Crown
- ; Leading the government legal profession
- ; Overseeing public prosecutions
- ; Providing legal services to Government
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation services to the Government in matters affecting the executive government. The services Crown Law provides include matters covering judicial review of government actions, constitutional questions including Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi issues, the enforcement of criminal law, and the protection of revenue. Crown Law also administers the prosecution process in the criminal justice system, in particular, Crown prosecutions.
We strive to incorporate and reflect te reo Maori and tikanga in the workplace. Crown Law is also committed to flexibility and provides a range of flexible working arrangements that allow our team members to work in ways that allow them and the organisation to perform at their best.
**Mou | About You**
You will have:
- ; Experience as a government lawyer with 5+ years post qualification experience;
- ; A broad public law mindset;
- ; A commitment to supporting strong and enduring Maori Crown relationships;
- ; 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.
The appointing salary range for this role is $138,615-$159,615 - based on skills and experience
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 whanau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.
**Applications close at 5pm on 19 October 2025.
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