Crown Counsel – Environmental Law – Crown Law Office
Secondment/fixed term position through to July 2026
Advice and litigation work on environmental and public law issues
Supportive team culture
Mō mātou | About us
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government on matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.
At Crown Law you will work with leading public lawyers and find professional challenges that you won’t find anywhere else. It is rewarding and challenging work that will see you making your mark. We offer a flexible work environment and unique career development opportunities within the broader Government Legal Network.
Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and flexibility, and we pride ourselves on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. Understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have a secondment/fixed term opportunity for a Crown Counsel in the Crown Legal Risk Group starting from around July 2025, through to July 2026, to cover a period of parental leave.
The role is in a team that focuses on natural resources issues, including climate change, resource management, conservation, transport and land law. This is a time of significant reform in resource management law and the role provides a great opportunity for cutting-edge advice work and insight into the workings of central government.
The Crown Counsel role offers opportunities for both litigation and advice work, including contact with Ministers and senior government officials. The role provides development opportunities for anyone who wants to pursue a career in public law. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role in mentoring junior staff and building relationships with our departmental clients.
We would like to hear from lawyers with at least 8 years PQE who are interested in:
advice work and litigation for the Crown;
contributing to robust government decision-making; and
working on legally challenging issues.
We would like to talk to people with a range of skillsets, with public or private sector experience. Litigation experience is preferred.
Location: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
These roles are Wellington based and located near the Wellington railway and bus stations. 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.
Remuneration
The appointing salary range for the Crown Counsel role is $114,585-$187,839 based on skills and experience
Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now
All applications should include a cover 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
Applications close at 5pm, 8 July 2025
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