Court Victim Advisor | Southland

Job Description

Court Victim Advisor

Invercargill District Court

Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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.
• Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and with victims who have been affected by serious crime.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who reflects the local community we are serving and who can effectively assist Te Tāhū o te Ture in honouring our commitment to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident communicator with sound judgment.
• Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships.
• Possess cultural awareness and competencies to be able to work with victims and their whanau who are from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector. 

Mō mātou/About us

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

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. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $72,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience. 

Tono mai/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 22 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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