Assistant Crown Counsel, Treaty Team
Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law
Rōia Kaiāwhina o te Karauna | Assistant Crown Counsel
• Make a difference providing legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect all of New Zealand
• Work at the interface of government and te ao Māori in the Treaty team
• Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington based role
Mō mātou | 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 Māori and tikanga Māori 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.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join the Treaty team. This team works on matters at the interface of the Crown-Māori relationship, particularly in the context of te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi. While we are open to applications from a range of candidates, we are particularly seeking lawyers with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience.
A role in this team offers:
• cutting-edge work spanning a range of areas of law (including for example constitutional, public and administrative law, commercial law and equity/trusts);
• opportunities to work with other teams across Crown Law (and often with other agencies);
• development opportunities for anyone wanting to pursue a litigation career;
• experience in Tiriti/Treaty-related issues, a core component of any public sector or public law career;
• opportunities to further your knowledge of te ao Māori and to apply that knowledge in your day-to-day work;
Our leadership role within the Government Legal Network will enable you to access a range of professional development opportunities, as part of a broader network of approximately 1,200 lawyers working in the public sector.
More detailed information about this position can be found in the position description below.
You can find out more about Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law and being an Assistant Crown Counsel | Rōia Kaiāwhina o te Karauna by clicking the following: Assistant Crown Counsel » Crown Law
Mōu | About You
We would like to talk to people with a range of skills and we’re interested in applicants with:
• Skills or experience relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi, te ao Māori and tikanga Māori or a genuine commitment to build those skills and experience.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Research and advocacy skills.
Public sector experience is desirable but not essential.
Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
This role is Wellington-based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
Mō mātou | What we Offer
Crown Law promotes flexible working so we’d be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you and how we can support that. You will also receive:
• A starting salary of between $78,738 and $103,181 with annual step progression.
• An annual wellness payment.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days).
• Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law.
Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now
• All applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and any other documentation you would like to submit to support your application and evidence your skills and experience.
• You must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.
• You must hold a current practising certificate issued by the New Zealand Law Society or be able to obtain one before or soon after starting at Crown Law.
• Access requirements and/or whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.
If you have any additional questions about this role, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please feel free to contact us at HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 9 October 2025.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
