Senior Advisor, Public Prosecutions Unit
Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Public Prosecutions Unit (Fixed term)
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.
We strive to incorporate and reflect te reo Māori and tikanga 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 Role
Due to an internal secondment the Public Prosecutions Unit (PPU) are looking for a Senior Advisor to join until August 2026.
The PPU team was formed to support the increasing oversight of public prosecutions and the need to better manage the costs associated with Crown Prosecutions. As part of this work, the PPU administers the Crown Solicitor network including the funding of Crown Prosecutions, the conducting of performance reviews and the administration of the Crown Prosecutor classification system. In addition, the PPU also works closely with prosecuting agencies by undertaking reviews of their prosecution functions as well as supporting work undertaken by the Public Prosecutions Advisory board.
The Senior Advisor is responsible for:
• Supporting the Solicitor General’s general oversight of public prosecutions.
• Prepare and contribute to briefings, reports, and analysis to support assurance and broader decision‑making.
• Contribute to Crown Solicitor and prosecuting agency reviews, including in‑depth and survey‑based reviews.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Crown Solicitors, prosecuting agencies, and justice‑sector stakeholders
The ideal candidate will have:
• Significant experience in policy or advisory roles, ideally within the justice sector.
• Experience in engaging across a variety of stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Experience leading and delivering on a variety of projects.
Candidates are not required to be practising lawyers or have a legal qualification for this role.
For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.
Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
What we offer
The appointing salary range for this role is $111,979-$144,429 based on skills and experience.
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.
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, Monday 16 February 2026
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
