Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

We are looking for someone keen to enthusiastically engage with a complex work programme, and who has a proactive attitude and relishes the challenge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where no two days are the same.

You will provide a range of written and verbal advice that support, maintain and improve the planning, reporting and accountability functions of the Policy Group. You will work closely and collaboratively within and outside of the team to ensure timely information and advice is provided to support good decision-making, that enables the broader Policy Group to function efficiently and effectively.

You will also be involved in broader projects and initiatives that uplift culture and capability across the Policy Group. This role will give you the opportunity to engage directly with our senior leaders, and a range of internal stakeholders to ensure your advice is well informed and risk aware.

This will be a 12-month fixed-term contract.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

Critical to this role is demonstrated experience within a similar role, preferably in the public sector, the ability to provide high quality verbal and written advice to senior leaders and building and maintaining strong relationships across Policy and with key internal stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Familiarity with reporting processes within a Ministry and from a Ministry to other government agencies, including Minister's offices
• Demonstrated internal stakeholder engagement skills, ability to coordinate work across directorates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to tailor complex messages and present recommendations to a wide range of audiences
• Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice
• Problem solving skills, patience, persistence, enthusiasm and desire to work and learn in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Analytical skills with the ability to use data, and other key information to support robust recommendations.
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and comfortable working in an environment of continuous improvement

This is a busy role with a clear pathway for progression and given the broad mandate for the team it is important that you are willing to lend your hand to the various pieces of work that arise and be able to understand the different priorities and adjust your work accordingly.

If you have relevant experience with public sector accountability processes, preparing briefings for senior leadership teams and co-ordinating Official Correspondence responses, you will come to work pumped in this role.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

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

We're all about strategic policy and regulatory stewardship of the courts and justice systems. Our aim is to build a 21st century, people-centered justice system and Ministry of Justice. We are working towards a justice system that will make communities safer, maintain integrity and improve responsiveness, and maintain the civil and democratic rights of all New Zealanders.

The Office of the Deputy Secretary Policy works across the business unit with the Policy senior leadership to ensure we are successful in the delivery of excellent policy advice that follows best practice business management processes and that we have the appropriate systems in place to enable all our people to thrive.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

• Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
• Online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pasifika, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
• Free and confidential counselling sessions

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $81,128 - $104,720 based on skills and experience.

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.

Applications close on the 26th of September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

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