Legal Team Manager, Crown Legal Risk Group
Legal Team Manager, Crown Legal Risk Group
Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law
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 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.
Crown Law is committed to flexibility and creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements that allow our team members and the organisation to perform at their best. Understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga is recognised and valued within our organisation.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for experienced legal professionals to lead one of our Public Law teams as Legal Team Manager Public Law 3, playing a key integrating role in our wider group to deliver a collaborative service.
Public Law 3 works across a diverse range of generalist public law and regulatory areas, including defence and security, business and immigration, education and internal affairs.
Each team works collaboratively with other teams across Crown Law on a wide range of issues.
The role of a Legal Team Manager is to:
• lead the delivery of effective legal advice and representation to Ministers and government departments;
• provide professional leadership to counsel, including allocation of work, coaching, mentoring and performance management;
• provide high quality legal advice and partner with colleagues in other departments to identify and manage legal risk;
• contribute to the development and implementation Crown Law’s strategic direction;
• collaborate with other managers across Crown Law and colleagues in other agencies to support that strategic direction.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a busy team with competing priorities, and a strong interest in organisational leadership.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description and visit our website: www.crownlaw.govt.nz.
Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
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 range of between $195,538 and $224,373 with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience;
• An annual wellness payment;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days);
• Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law.
Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now
All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae.
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 whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.
If you have any additional questions about this role or would like to kōrero prior to applying, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please email HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on 10 February 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
