Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Rōia o te Karauna - Crown Counsel, System Leadership Team (Fixed-term/secondment)
Te Tari Ture o te Karauna - Crown Law

• Legal role with wide range of responsibilities
• Part-time role (0.75 FTE)
• Fixed term/secondment for one year

Mō mātou - About us
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation services to the government in matters affecting the executive government, particularly in the areas of criminal, public law and Treaty of Waitangi. Crown Law's vision is to provide collaborative, indispensable legal services.
The System Leadership Team is based in the Attorney-General Group and assists the Solicitor-General fulfil her system leadership role for lawyers providing the Crown with legal services. We leverage the collective strength of the government's 850+ lawyers, support those lawyers to do their jobs in agencies, and encourage decision-makers to make better use of their lawyers and legal resources.
Crown Law embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees. We strive to put Te Tiriti and Te Ao Māori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of Te Reo Māori and tikanga is recognised and valued within the organisation.
Mō te Tūranga - About the Role
The System Leadership Team at Crown Law are looking for an experienced government lawyer ( ideally with five + years post-qualification experience) to join us, working as Crown Counsel until December 2025.
This role will work with the Government Legal Network to support the provision of high quality legal services to government through:

• producing legal advice and guides for government lawyers and decision-makers on both foundational and emerging legal topics
• identifying trends and risks across government, and assisting with legal risk management
• considering how legal developments impact the Crown across the board and how the Crown's legal position might be shaped
• keeping government lawyers up to date on key legal developments.

For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.
Mōu - About you

You will have:

• experience as a government lawyer (ideally with five + years post-qualification experience)
• a broad public law mindset
• a commitment to supporting strong and enduring Māori Crown relationships
• a high level of cultural capability and knowledge of the application of Te Tiriti and tikanga as it applies to the law and the Crown's legal obligations
• the ability to form strong relationships with stakeholders
• the ability to deliver high quality legal advice
• the ability to obtain and hold a practicing certificate in Aotearoa.

Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara - Wellington
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
Mō mātou - 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 $138,615 and $159,615 (pro-rata based on part time hours) The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience
• An annual wellness payment
• Funding for professional memberships and study
• Five weeks annual leave plus three 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
To apply, please use the following link: Crown Counsel, System Leadership Team
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 6 October 2024.
For a copy of the Job Description visit: 2024.01.25---PD---Crown-Counsel.pdf
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 'APPLY FOR THIS JOB BUTTON' BELOW, this is not actively monitored. Please use the link provided above.