Senior Advisor, Engagement | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Advisor, Engagement

Te Ao Mārama Programme – Enhancing Justice for All

Do you thrive in an environment where you can be part of shaping something new?

Are you looking for a role that will have a positive impact in the justice system?

We are looking for a Senior Advisor Design to support the Te Ao Mārama programme. This is a fixed-term role until July 2025, based in Wellington.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Senior Advisor will support the implementation of the Te Ao Mārama Programme's Engagement Strategy, and will contribute to the design and development of the Te Ao Mārama programme with iwi, communities, judiciary, the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector.  

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will ideally have the following:

• A tertiary degree in a relevant field is preferable
• Working knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Experience engaging with iwi and Māori organisations, whānau, hapū and iwi
• Experience providing written reports and presentations to a high standard, including high levels of accuracy
• Strong relationship management, community engagement, and collaboration

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.

Te Ao Mārama is a judicially led Kaupapa that will improve the experience for all people who participate in the court system. By partnering with iwi and engaging with communities, Te Ao Mārama will be designed to best serve each community's specific needs.

Te Ao Mārama will mean that all people who come to court to seek justice will be seen, heard, understood and able to meaningfully participate. Te Ao Mārama is inclusive of all people, no matter their means or abilities, regardless of their ethnicity or culture, and regardless of who they are or where they are from. For more information see Te Ao Mārama - Enhancing Justice for All | The District Court of New Zealand (districtcourts.govt.nz)

The Te Ao Mārama Programme team is a multi-disciplinary rōpu established to enable the design, development, and delivery of the programme. You will be working closely with iwi and communities, and supporting teams across the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector.

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
• 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 $110,766 and $154,680 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 20 October; 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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