Join Our Team as our Research Champion!

Senior Research Librarian
Research and Library Services
Crown Law

Be at the forefront of the practice of legal research in a dynamic, stimulating, and collegial working environment. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Research Librarian to join us in providing research and library services to Crown Law.

Mō mātou | About us

Crown Law’s purpose is to serve New Zealand by supporting the Government to operate lawfully. Crown Law is celebrating its 150th year of service to the New Zealand as the government’s trusted legal advisor.

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.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Research and Library Services provides an authoritative, reliable and timely research and library service to legal and support staff. The Library is responsible for managing the physical and online collections and providing the expertise of the best Law Librarians.

We are seeking a proactive Senior Research Librarian to join our dynamic team. This position of Senior Research Librarian is permanent and full time.

The central focus of the Senior Research Librarian role is:

• Providing exceptional client services by delivering high-quality and timely research using a comprehensive range of New Zealand and overseas legal, legislative and parliamentary resources;
• Management of a research request inbox/dashboard;
• Lead and deliver online in-house current awareness services;
• Contribute to the development and updating of the library intranet;
• Project Management - planning, executing, and monitoring library projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to a high standard;

To really shine in this role, you need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy working collegially and working on your own. You will have a high level of initiative and excellent attention to detail and willing to go the extra mile to ensure success. You will excel at taking on the challenges of new tasks and learning as you go. You will have strong awareness and application of technology in the delivery of Library and Research services.

The ideal candidate will have a degree and a tertiary library qualification and have experience providing research in a legal or client-centred environment. Exceptional candidates with a law qualification will also be considered.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply.  For more information on the role, please refer to the attached position description.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe |Why you should join our team

• You will be a member of a highly valued team within Crown Law involved in delivering cutting-edge research in range of subject areas including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, constitutional law, human rights, artificial intelligence, climate change and criminal law;
• Our team is friendly, inclusive, supportive and fun.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their Library career.

Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

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

Remuneration and Benefits:

• A starting salary range of between $109,231 and $118,015 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;
• Crown Law promotes flexible working so we’d be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you.

Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now

All applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript.

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.

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 7 September 2025.