Policy Advisors (Level 2) - The Policy Group | Wellington City

Job Description

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. 

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

Are you motivated by driving positive change in Aotearoa New Zealand's courts and wider justice system to provide people with faster, easier access to justice? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have two newly-established Advisor (Level 2) roles available in the Courts Stewardship Team, where you will work with others to resolve complex and challenging issues, and manage relationships with key stakeholders. The Courts Stewardship Team was set up in 2022 to develop, test, and implement a best practice approach to regulatory stewardship in the courts and tribunals systems, with an eye to what will also work across the Ministry's other regulatory systems. The team plays a role in capacity building to grow the Ministry's stewardship capability, connecting with the inter-agency regulatory stewardship community, and running a cyclical Justice Systems Stewardship Amendment Bill process.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Relationship skills Are you self-aware and trustworthy, with a willingness to learn from others? Can you build and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders? Do you care about helping people and have a strong sense of integrity?
• Problem solving skills Can you think analytically and critically? Do you find complex problems interesting, and have a knack for solving them? Can you take a systems perspective, see the bigger picture and make links between different topics and areas of work?
• Communication skills Are you an excellent communicator? Can you write clearly, in a way that simplifies complex information?
• Advisory skills Do you ask questions to improve your understanding? Can you apply a Te Tiriti framework to your thinking? Do you take initiative to go beyond the immediate task, and apply sound judgement?

A legal background, or experience with regulatory stewardship or legislative processes would be an advantage, but is not required.

We will:

• prioritise your well-being and professional development
• provide opportunities to:

• work on a broad range of important and challenging policy issues
• be coached by experienced policy professionals
• provide a flexible working environment.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

The Courts Stewardship team is one of four teams in the Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit. This Policy Unit strengthens trust in the laws of Aotearoa New Zealand by administering the legal frameworks, systems and policies that underpin courts and tribunals, family relationships, access to justice and the provision of legal services. We strive for these legal frameworks, systems and policies to benefit the people and communities they serve and to uphold and honour te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. We support and empower each other to grow and develop, and are mindful, collaborative and curious as we go about the Unit's work to provide thought and systems leadership and develop informed policy analysis that will influence strategic choices for the future.

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. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $81,128 - $112,887 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.

We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business, but for these roles applicants should be based in the Wellington-region or willing to relocate.

Applications close on the 22nd of September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you'd like to find out more about the roles, or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz or Shannon Ward (Court Stewardship Manager) Shannon.ward@justice.govt.nz

We are also recruiting Advisors for other Policy Group roles at this time – so check our other advertisements online.

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