Kaitohutohu Matua | Chief Advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive

• 18 months fixed term (July 2026) or potential of a secondment opportunity.

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

Crown Law is seeking a dynamic Chief Advisor to support our Deputy Chief Executive in a key advisory role. While supporting across the full range of functions, your main initial focus will be on security governance, security risk management, and information management oversight. You will lead our Records Management function and design and implement a new information management strategy

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the DCE with organisational awareness and assurance activities. Working from a base of strong relationship building, you will provide insight and advice on a range of matters and facilitate effective solutions to urgent or ongoing issues, acting as a representative of the DCE when needed

You will also work closely with our Executive Leadership Team, championing collaboration and facilitating the implementation of key decisions while engaging with our talented team of kaimahi and vital stakeholders

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

About you

Our ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset and a proven ability to build strong relationships at all levels.  With a deep understanding of executive-level decision-making, you will be able to navigate complex organisational dynamics while providing sound, pragmatic advice

Your strengths lie in your analytical thinking, clear communication, and ability to influence outcomes. With a natural curiosity and passion for public service, you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to high-level decision-making that drives positive change

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a proactive problem solver, being able to stay ahead of the curve by anticipating complex challenges, and skilfully mitigating potential roadblocks
• Are an agile thinker when under pressure who thrives in fast-paced environments by delivering insightful advice and maintaining composure in ambiguous situations
• Can champion change and innovation, drive transformative initiatives within Crown Law, and can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement that inspires others
• Is an exceptional communicator at all levels, builds strong relationships, and provides trusted counsel to senior leaders through clear, engaging, and insightful communication
• Have an understanding and practical experience of information governance frameworks
• Experience with information management, security, and privacy frameworks, policies, assurance and assessment tools
• Ability to develop policies, frameworks, tools, and training materials to promote a culture of strong information governance and responsible information use

What we Offer

• A supportive ‘C-suite’ management group
• Stimulating and challenging work
• A competitive salary ($155,912 - $190,944)
• Flexible by default, balance life and work commitments
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days)

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, required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check and be required to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance

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 15 October 2024