Date: 6 Feb 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Te Kaunihera o Tāmāki Makaurau/Auckland Council has an opportunity for two permanent full-time Prosecutors to join its Prosecutions Team. One of these roles is based in Auckland City Centre with the other role based in Manukau. Both roles offer some flexibility to work from home or from the office, depending on your court commitments.
Reporting to the Team Leader of Prosecutions, you will conduct prosecutions in the District Courts throughout the Auckland Region under the Building Act, Dog Control Act, Food Act, Local Government Act, Resource Management Act, and other regulatory legislation. You will observe obligations under the Criminal Procedure Act and the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines, representing the Council with professionalism and integrity in all enforcement matters.
Your legal skillset will focus on the effective conduct of judge alone trials, pre-trial and sentencing hearings, alongside the opportunity for civil enforcement proceedings and High Court appeals . You will also be required to provide pragmatic legal advice to Auckland Council enforcement officers and other stakeholders on matters relating to enforcement, investigations, and prosecutions.
He kōrero mōu: About you
- Thinking on your feet, responding to challenging issues as they arise and prioritising large volumes of work effectively will feature in your skillset.
- We are looking for someone who can deliver technically robust legal advice and has excellent advocacy and case management skills.
- The role will suit someone looking to grow into an experienced criminal litigator with an added specialisation in complex regulatory litigation.
- Strong relationship-building skills are essential as you advise and support internal client groups on criminal and regulatory litigation.
We are specifically looking for:
• A tertiary qualification in law and a current practising certificate.
• Experience in criminal law is strongly preferred.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally.
Legal Services is a large in-house team of lawyers working across five teams (Public Law, Commercial, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Regulatory & Prosecutions, and Property). We empower Auckland Council to do the right thing, the right way, for an Auckland we can all be proud of.
Within Legal Services, the Prosecutions Team are a small but close knit and collegial team of litigators from different legal backgrounds including Crown Solicitor Offices, Police Prosecutions, and the Defence Bar. We are committed to public service and ensuring the fair conduct of the Auckland Council’s criminal prosecutions and regulatory litigation.
In return, we will offer you a flexible working environment, the knowledge and support of other like-minded professionals and an enthusiastic and hard-working team to work with.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
If you are interested in the role, please apply by submitting the following:
• Cover letter outlining your relevant experience for the role;
• Curriculum vitae; and
• Example of your written legal submissions (with names and personal details omitted).
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: 21 February 2025
Band G
Salary Range: 85-100k
You can find a copy of the position description HERE
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
