Government

Waiouru, New Zealand (General), New Zealand

Attorney in Waiouru, New Zealand (General)

Attorney

No

Legal Officer
Duties : Advice may be sought of a wide range of subjects: Proposed legislative changes; The assessment of legislation that may impact on the activities or resources of the New Zealand Defence Force; The Armed Forces’ disciplinary system; Administration of Armed Forces law; Commercial and contractual matters; Employment matters; International agreements and arrangements affecting the Armed Forces; Administrative acts or omissions; Armed Forces operations. There is an emphasis in the duties of an LEGAD on Armed Forces and criminal law. In these areas, advice may be required on: The constitution, command and organisation of the three Services; Framing charges and other pre-trial aspects; Prosecution before the Court Martial of New Zealand; Armed Forces legal aid and post-trial matters including appeals; Terms of reference of courts of inquiry, their legality and whether the evidence recorded discloses the commission of offences; International law, principally the laws of armed conflict, law of the sea, air law and status of forces, and rules of engagement. May also be called upon to provide legal advice in respect of complaints by members of the Armed Forces and the executive and administrative acts affecting the conditions of service of members of the Armed Forces.

Legal