Crown Law Office | Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
Assistant Crown Counsel | Rōia Āwhina o te Karauna, Attorney-General’s (AG) Group

About us | Mō mātou

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 (the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General) of the Crown

-Providing legal services to Government with excellence

-Leading the government legal profession

-Overseeing public prosecutions

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 | the 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.

About the Roles | Mō ngā tūranga

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.

We have two positions available in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau within our Attorney- General's (AG) group.

This group provides constitutional, human rights, and Treaty of Waitangi legal services. The group supports the statutory functions of the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General, oversees human rights legislation, manages international extradition/mutual assistance, matters relating to the Crown-Māori relationship and acts as the protector of charities.

One role sits within our Treaty team working primarily on Treaty of Waitangi and Māori–Crown relations matters. While the focus is on Treaty matters, the work spans a wide range of legal areas, including public law, constitutional law, and natural resources.

The other role sits within our Constitutional & Human Rights Team. The Constitutional & Human Rights Teams conduct human rights and constitutional litigation before the senior courts (High Court and above) and the Human Rights Review Tribunal as well as related advice work and supporting law officer (Attorney-General and Solicitor-General) functions.

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, 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.

You can find out more about Crown Law |Te Tari Ture o te Karauna and being an Assistant Crown Counsel | Rōia Kaiāwhina o te Karauna by clicking the following:   Assistant Crown Counsel » Crown Law 

About You | Mōu

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

-General knowledge of the role in the law of the Treaty of Waitangi, te ao Māori and tikanga Māori or willingness to build skills in these areas as Counsel for the Crown

Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau

These roles are Auckland based and located at Crown Law’s Auckland CBD office in the HSBC Tower at 188 Quay Street, part of the Britomart and Commercial Bay precinct.

What we Offer | Ngā painga

-A starting salary of between $79,938 and $104,381 with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

-An annual wellness payment

-4 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days)

-Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law

Apply Now | Tono mai ināianei

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. Please indicate in your application if you have a preferred team you are interested in.

You will also be required to answer 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.

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 email people.capability@crownlaw.govt.nz.

Applications close at 5pm on 12 July 2026