Senior Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Would you like to:

• Be part of a thriving, collaborative and innovative group that works with community providers delivering justice services.
• Make a difference to the system that enables access to justice for all.
• Ensure high quality services are delivered that meet the needs of New Zealanders?

If this sounds like you then we are interested in hearing from you!

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!

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a confident public speaker
• Have excellent plain English writing skills
• Build strong relationship management skills
• Be able to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a full, clean drivers' licence (regular travel is part of this position).
• Have an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Māori

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.

Community Services within the Ministry of Justice, manages contracts for justice-related services such as victim support, community law centres, and coronial support services, to name a few. We emphasie collaboration, ensuring high-quality service delivery through teamwork and shared values of integrity and excellence.

The Ministry of Justice employs over 3,000 people nationwide, making it a key public sector entity in New Zealand. We specialize in justice administration and are renowned for trusted, people-centred service delivery and effective partnerships with providers and stakeholders

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 $97,208 and $135,539 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 29 November 2024; 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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