Legal Administrator, Legal Support
Legal Administrator, Legal Support- fixed term/secondment until December 2026
Crown Law | Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
About us | Mō mātou
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 (the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General) of the Crown
- Providing legal services to Government with excellence
- Leading the government legal profession
- Overseeing public prosecutions
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.
About the Role | Mō te Tūranga
Due to an internal secondment, we are looking for a talented Legal Administrator with strong administrative skills and experience in supporting busy team members to join us until December 2026.
This is an essential role that ensures the team runs efficiently. On any day you might be required to create and format documents; assist legal counsel in preparing for court hearings; arrange meetings; make travel arrangements; complete monthly billing and reporting; or assist with a range of other administrative support functions.
About You | Mōu
Our ideal candidate will be:
· Confident with their intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word and Outlook.
· Experienced in providing administrative support to a busy team.
· A team player, able to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
· Organised and able to prioritise competing tasks.
· Focused on exceptional service delivery.
· Energetic, with initiative and a drive to excel.
Prior legal experience will be beneficial, but it is not essential. If you can show you’ve got the ability to adapt and learn quickly, and if you’ve got the skills, experience and potential we’re looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
The appointing salary range for this role is $67,239-$85,599 based on skills and experience.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.
Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara
This role is Wellington based and located in Aitken Street/Kate Sheppard Place, near the Wellington bus and train station.
Apply Now |Tono mai ināianei
All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae, in Word format.
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.
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 email people.capability@crownlaw.govt.nz.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews before the application closing date.
Applications close at 5pm on 14 July 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
