Senior Advisor - FVSV | Wellington City

Job Description

Family Violence Sexual Violence Operational Improvements

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the role

We're looking for two Senior Advisors to join the Family Violence Sexual Violence (FVSV) Operational Improvements team in the Commissioning and Service Improvement Unit (CSI). In CSI, we support the delivery of positive change in the justice system for a safe and fair Aotearoa.

The Senior Advisor, FVSV Operational Improvements, will lead meaningful projects and provide advice to support the implementation of the FVSV Operational Improvements work programme. As the successful applicant, you can expect to work with senior managers, members of the judiciary, staff across the Ministry, as well as agencies that are part of Te Puna Aonui – the Joint Venture on Family Violence and Sexual Violence.

You can expect to be responsible for your own projects and contribute to pieces of work designed to improve people's experiences in courts when they are affected by family violence or sexual violence. This can include project planning, stakeholder engagement, reporting and governance, and  the role allows for variety in your day-to-day work. As a Senior Advisor, you will also be able to support and coach junior members of the team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead interesting, influential, and challenging work, in a friendly and hard-working team.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who has:

• A genuine interest in improving victims' experiences and an ability to apply an intersectional lens to your mahi
• Well-rounded senior advisor skills, who can turn their hand to a range of strategic, operational, policy, and service design tasks
• Experience working on complex subject matter areas
• Project or programme management skills and experience
• A strong understanding of the machinery of government, and experience with the government budget process would be an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence communicating to a range of audiences
• Experience coaching other team members
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori, Pacific and other populations who experience family violence and sexual violence disproportionately

Mō te tīma/About the team

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

The FVSV Operational Improvements team is working on an ambitious multi-year programme of improvements to people's experience of family violence and sexual violence proceedings in the criminal and family courts. Our work programme has a range of projects related to specialist court proceedings, service design, and workforce capability, with a strong focus on how we can improve the court experience for victims, including tamariki and rangatahi. We work across the Ministry and with a range of justice, social and health sector agencies. The breadth and impact of our work will give you variety, challenge, and a sense of making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders.

We are part of the Commissioning and Service Improvement group (CSI). Joining CSI 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

The appointing salary for this role will be between $84,366 and $110,172 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 8 February 2023.

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