MWIS is proud to be the Office of the Crown Solicitor at Whangārei and has been since the warrant was established in Northland in 1971. 

We are looking for litigators with criminal law experience to join our supportive and collaborative team as junior and intermediate Crown Prosecutors. 

He angitūtanga | The opportunity 

The Whangārei Crown Solicitors Office services the Northland Courts, based in Whangārei, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Dargaville. You will prosecute matters in these courts along with the High Court at Whangārei. You will appear for the Crown on hearings at all stages of the prosecution process and be responsible for the file work involved in prosecutions allocated to you. You will have extensive opportunities to conduct jury trials and develop your skills as a jury trial lawyer. Through your work, you will engage with a broad range of stakeholders within the justice system, including Police, Courts, Defence and Corrections. 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

To be successful in this role you will need to bring: 

• A sound understanding of criminal law and evidence 
• The agility and resilience to work within a high-volume work environment involving complex criminal cases  
• Excellent digital, verbal and written skills, with the ability to adjust your communication to suit a range of audiences 
• Honesty, transparency, empathy and an ability to work in a team environment 
• A desire to spend time in Court 

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you 

• The ability to gain extensive Court experience at all stages of the criminal justice process, in both the District and High Courts 
• The opportunity to prosecute a varied caseload of serious criminal offending  
• Mentoring from experienced senior Crown prosecutors, including the opportunity to be junior Counsel to senior Prosecutors on more serious trials  
• A competitive and industry-benchmarked salary package 
• The opportunity to join one of several company sports teams and take part in regular social events  
• Working with a fantastic supportive team 

Working as a Crown Prosecutor provides exposure to the full range of criminal offending. You receive unparalleled opportunity to appear in Court on all manner of appearances, from Case Review Hearing to jury trial to sentencing and all stages in between. The opportunity to develop your litigation and advocacy skills is second to none and limited only by the work you put in.  

Tēnā tonoa mai | How to apply 

Crown Prosecutors have an important role in serving the community.  If you would like to be part of our team that performs that role, and as a bonus, enjoy the beautiful Northland lifestyle, please get in touch with Secha Alach, General Manager at sechaa@mwis.co.nz or call us on 09 4384239. 

Alternatively, view the advert on Seek here.

We would love to hear from you.