Kaiwhakahaere Pīra Taihara | Criminal Appeals Support Administrator
Crown Law | Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
Fixed term, Full-time, Wellington

Mō mātou | About us

Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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 ourself 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 Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Join Crown Law’s Criminal Appeals Support Team on a 12-month secondment or fixed term, providing high-quality legal and administrative support for criminal appeals to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. You will manage case documentation, liaise with courts and external parties, ensuring efficient and effective support for Crown Law’s litigation efforts.

Please be aware that this role will be exposed to sensitive criminal material.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation & Coordination: Prepare and manage legal documentation, coordinate appeal-related materials, and liaise with courts and prosecuting agencies.
• Manage and organize both physical and electronic criminal appeal files, including those related to the Crown Solicitor and Police, which may involve managing heavy boxes of documentation. 
• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including courts, Crown Solicitors, and Police.
• Financial Administration: Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate financial records.
• Health & Safety: Ensure adherence to workplace safety and wellbeing policies.

Skills & Experience

• Proven legal administration experience is ideal.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

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 $66,039 and $81,765 with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

· An annual flexi payment;

· 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.

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 27 November 2024.