Criminal Appeals Support Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere Pīra Taihara | Criminal Appeals Support Administrator
Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law
Fixed term, Full-time, Wellington
Mō mātou | About us
Crown Law’s purpose is to serve Aotearoa 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 | the 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.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Join Crown Law’s Criminal Appeals Support Team on a 6-month secondment or fixed term, providing high-quality legal and administrative support for criminal appeals to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. As a Criminal Appeals Support Administrator, you will manage case documentation, liaise with courts and external parties, ensuring efficient and effective support for Crown Law’s litigation efforts.
Please be aware that this role will be exposed to sensitive criminal material.
The appointing salary range for this role is $67,239- $85,599 based on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Support: Helping the Criminal Appeals Support Team Manager in managing Crown Law’s response to criminal appeals.
• Documentation & Coordination: Prepare and manage legal documentation, coordinate appeal-related materials, and liaise with courts and prosecuting agencies.
• Manage and organise both physical and electronic criminal appeal files, including those related to the Crown Solicitor and Police, which may involve managing heavy boxes of documentation.
• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including courts, Crown Solicitors, and Police.
• Financial Administration: Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate financial records.
Skills & Experience
• Proven legal administration experience is desired.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
This role is based in the Wellington office, located next to Wellington bus and train station.
Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now
• All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae.
• 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.
• We will take into account any disabilities, access requirements and/or whānau support requests throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any additional questions about this role, would like a copy of the Position Description, or have any specific support requirements, please email HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and we may close this role prior to the closing date.
Applications close at 5pm on 26 April 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
