Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC will step down in February after a decade in the role, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today.
Collins thanked her for “long and valued service” in the role she has held since 2016.
“Ms Jagose began as Solicitor-General on February 15, 2016, following a stellar career in the public service as a lawyer and a leader, spanning 35 years in the public service.
“I have enjoyed working with Ms Jagose. She can be proud of her time in the role, and I am grateful to her for her huge efforts during the past 10 years,” she said.
The Public Service Commission will now manage the appointment process for a new Solicitor-General.
The Solicitor-General serves as both the chief executive of Crown Law and junior law officer of the Crown, responsible for being the government’s chief legal adviser and advocate in the courts.
The roleholder can provide advice directly to ministers and agencies. They are expected to act independently from political influence on prosecutorial matters.
