Assistant Crown Counsel, Treaty Team

Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law

Roia Kaiawhina o te Karauna | Assistant Crown Counsel

• Make a difference providing legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect all of New Zealand
• Work at the interface of government and te ao Maori in the Treaty team
• Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington based role

Mo matou | About Us

Crown Law's purpose is to serve New Zealand by supporting the Government to operate lawfully.

Crown Law's functions are :

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 Maori and tikanga Maori 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.

Mo te Turanga | About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join the Treaty team.

This team works on matters at the interface of the Crown-Maori relationship, particularly in the context of te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi.

While we are open to applications from a range of candidates, we are particularly seeking lawyers with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience.

A role in this team offers :

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 | Roia Kaiawhina o te Karauna by clicking the following : Assistant Crown Counsel » Crown Law

Mou | About You

We would like to talk to people with a range of skills and we're interested in applicants with :

Public sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Location : Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

This role is Wellington-based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.

Mo matou | 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 :

Tono mai inaianei | Apply Now

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Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 9 October 2025.

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