New Zealand Law Society - Intermediate Crown Prosecutors

Intermediate Crown Prosecutors

MWIS Lawyers is proud to be the Office of the Crown Solicitor at Whangārei, holding the warrant since it was established in 1971. Our Crown team prosecutes a broad regional caseload across Northland and appears regularly in the District Court and High Court. 

We’re seeking trial-experienced litigators (ideally with jury trial experience) to join a high-performing, supportive and collaborative team. This is a demanding, high-volume role, and it’s also an exceptional opportunity to develop quickly as an advocate—supported by standout senior mentoring and a team culture that backs one another. 

MWIS Lawyers has served Northlanders since 1922 and is one of the region’s leading law firms. 

He angitūtanga I The opportunity 

This is a demanding role — and it’s also one of the best experience-builders in the region. 

The Whangārei Crown Solicitor’s Office services the Northland courts, with work across Whangārei, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Dargaville. As a regional warrant, we prosecute a wide range of offending, offering excellent exposure and variety compared with many other warrants.  

In this role you will: 

  • Prosecute jury trials primarily in the Whangārei and Kaikohe District Courts 

  • Appear in the High Court in Whangārei, including appeals, and opportunities to act as second counsel on High Court trials 

  • Appear for the Crown on hearings at all stages of the prosecution process when not in trial 

  • Be responsible for thorough file preparation, case progression and high-quality decision-making 

  • Work closely with justice sector stakeholders including Police, Courts, Defence and Corrections  

The reality of the work 

You will be working in an environment that is: 

  • Fast-paced and high-volume 

  • Complex, with serious and varied offending 

  • Time-critical, where sound judgement, preparation and professionalism matter every day 

But you won’t be doing it alone.  

What makes our office different 

Our culture is supportive and team-based, with a strong focus on development. A standout feature of our office is the quality of senior mentoring and day-to-day guidance—you’ll be working alongside experienced Crown prosecutors who actively support your growth as an advocate and help you navigate challenging files. 

This combination of high exposure + high support is what makes this role a genuine career accelerator. 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

To be successful, you’ll bring: 

  • Strong knowledge of criminal law and evidence 

  • Trial experience (jury trial experience preferred) 

  • The resilience and agility to thrive in a high-workload environment 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to adapt to varied audiences 

  • Strong digital and file management skills 

  • A values-driven approach: integrity, empathy, transparency, and a commitment to team culture 

 Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you 

  • Significant trial and advocacy experience, quickly 

  • Exposure to a wide regional caseload and diverse offending 

  • Appear across the District Court and High Court, at all stages of the process 

  • Exceptional mentoring from experienced senior Crown prosecutors 

  • A competitive, industry-benchmarked salary package 

  • A supportive team and regular social events, including company sports teams 

  • The Northland lifestyle—meaningful work, with space to live well 

Tēnā tonoa mai | How to apply 

If you’re looking for a challenging role that will build your advocacy skills quickly—within a team that genuinely supports each other—we’d love to hear from you. 

Click here to apply.