Court Victim Advisor | Southland

Job Description

Court Victim Advisor at Ministry of Justice, Invercargill District Court

This is a permanent full time position.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and adaptable person who has the necessary specialist knowledge, skills and experience to make a major contribution to assisting victims of crime through the court process.

You'll make an enormous difference to the victims through what you do. You will keep victims updated on the progress of their case and help them participate effectively in the Criminal Justice System.

The role requires you to demonstrate:

• Resilience when it comes to working with people
• A calm nature and an ability to relate to people
• An ability to assist people who have been affected by crime and working with stakeholders and community support agencies

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident communicator with sound judgment and common sense
• Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships
• Possess cultural awareness and competencies to enable you to work with all victims and their whanau who are from diverse backgrounds
• An understanding of the dynamics of Family Violence and Sexual Violence
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the sector 
• Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Bring an understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $63,019 and $82,295 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on: 27^th May 2022

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz