Research Librarian - Legal Researcher
Research Librarian/Legal Researcher- fixed term until June 2027
Research and Library Services
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 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.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Due to a member of our team going on parental leave, this role is advertised as a fixed term/secondment opportunity until June 2027.
Crown Law’s Library team provides authoritative, reliable, and timely research and library services to legal and support staff. The library is responsible for managing the physical and online collections and providing the expertise of the best Law Librarians.
We are seeking a proactive Research Librarian/Legal Researcher to join our dynamic team.
The key responsibilities of the Research Librarian/Legal Researcher role are:
• Providing NZ & International legal research;
• Compiling legislative histories, literature reviews and media searches;
• Creating and maintaining online current awareness services;
• Creating and updating Intranet content.
To really shine in this role, you will have the following:
• A degree and a tertiary library qualification (or working towards one);
• Exceptional candidates with a law qualification and legal research experience will also be considered;
• Experience providing research in a legal or client-centred environment;
• Demonstrable knowledge of New Zealand legal resources and an understanding of government and parliamentary processes.
• Demonstratable proficiency in using legal databases including Westlaw and Lexis Advance;
• You will have an awareness of the application of technology (including AI) in the delivery of research services;
• Experience with GeniePlus or a similar Library system would be advantageous;
• Initiative and excellent problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver the team’s objectives;
• The ability to manage a busy workload with competing demands; maintain productivity and meet deadlines.
The appointing salary range for this role is $82,264-$107,087 based on skills and experience.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now
All applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript.
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 people.capability@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm, Monday 22 June 2026
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
