Senior Advisor Organisational Change & Improvement
Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law
Senior Advisor, Organisational Change and Improvement
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
Help lead and deliver organisational change and business improvement initiatives across Crown Law. This role plays a key part in delivering priority change initiatives, improving organisational processes, and building capability across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver organisational change projects utilising the Organisational Change and Improvement Team’s structured approach.
- Support process management, maintain improvement registers, drive process improvement activities, and support capability uplift.
- Apply project management practices, including risk management, progress reporting, and governance.
- Develop and lead communications and engagement for change initiatives.
- Design and deliver training to support successful implementation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience delivering business change or improvement initiatives.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Understanding of process management and continuous improvement approaches.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Prince2, CCMP) are preferred.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
You will be methodical, detail‑focused, able to manage multiple priorities, and confident working both independently and as part of a team to deliver complex change initiatives.
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
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:
Remuneration and Benefits
- A starting salary range of between $111,979 and $138,529 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 Sunday 08 March 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
