Rōia Kaiāwhina o te Karauna | Assistant Crown Counsel | Wellington
Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law
Rōia Kaiāwhina o te Karauna | Assistant Crown Counsel
Make a difference providing legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect all of Aotearoa
Work on cutting-edge and high-profile public, constitutional or criminal law litigation
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington based roles with flexible start dates between now and March 2025
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for junior lawyers who are looking to develop a career in cutting-edge advice work and litigation while contributing to the broader community.
As Assistant Crown Counsel, you will be immersed in meaningful, high-quality work which will give you exposure to many parts of government. Our senior counsel will provide you with guidance and support across a diverse range of matters while you gain practical legal experience. You will be allocated to a particular legal group, specialising in public, constitutional or criminal law. However, there will be opportunities to work with other teams across Crown Law (and often with other agencies).
Our leadership role within the Government Legal Network will enable you to access a range of professional development opportunities, as part of a broader network of approximately 1,200 lawyers working in the public sector.
More detailed information about this position can be found in the position description below.
You can find out more about Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law and being an Assistant Crown Counsel | Rōia Kaiāwhina o te Karauna by clicking the following: Assistant Crown Counsel » Crown Law
Mō mātou | About Us
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa.
Our mahi ranges from the enforcement of criminal law and protection of the revenue, to matters involving human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. Our counsel appear at all levels of court in Aotearoa, from the Supreme Court through to the District Court and various tribunals. More information about our mahi can be found on our website: www.crownlaw.govt.nz
Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance and flexibility, and we pride ourselves on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. 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 and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.
Mōu | About You
You will have:
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Research and advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
The ability to evidence knowledge, respect for and/or experience with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori and tikanga.
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. This includes any access or workplace requirements, any cultural requirements, or flexible working arrangements. You will also receive:
A starting salary of between $78,000 and $103,000 with annual step progression.
An annual wellness payment.
Funding for professional memberships and study.
4 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days).
Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law.
Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now
All applications must include a curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and any other documentation you would like to submit to support your application and evidence your skills and experience.
You will also be required to answer four additional questions about yourself and what skills and experience you would bring to Crown Law as part of this process.
You must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.
You must hold a current practising certificate issued by the New Zealand Law Society or be able to obtain one before or soon after starting at Crown Law.
Access requirements and/or whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.
For a copy of the Job Description visit: 2024.04.22---PD---Assistant-Crown-Counsel.pdf
Use the following link to apply: Assistant Crown Counsel
If you have any additional questions about this role, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please feel free to contact us at HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 5 May 2024.
