Assistant Crown Counsel
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 on cutting-edge and high-profile public or constitutional litigation
- Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington based roles with flexible start dates between now and March 2026
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 Roles
This is an exciting opportunity for junior lawyers who are looking to develop a career in cutting-edge advice work and litigation while contributing to the broader community.
As Assistant Crown Counsel, you will be immersed in meaningful, high-quality work which will give you exposure to many parts of government. Our senior counsel will provide you with guidance and support across a diverse range of matters while you gain practical legal experience. You will be allocated to a particular legal group, specialising in public or constitutional law. However, there will be opportunities to work with other teams across Crown Law (and often with other agencies).
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.
We have a few roles available, including in the following areas:
Public Law, doing advice and litigation work for agencies responsible for social services, health and care of tamariki.
Constitutional and Human Rights, advising and representing government in human rights and constitutional cases across government and supporting the Attorney-General in the exercise of her law officer functions.
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
You will have:
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Research and advocacy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Respect for and/or experience with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori and tikanga Māori or a genuine commitment to build those skills and experience.
Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
These roles are 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 curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and any other documentation you would like to submit to support your application and evidence your skills and experience.
- You will also be required to answer three additional questions about yourself and what skills and experience you would bring to Crown Law as part of this process.
- 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 10 August 2025.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
