Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata / The Opportunity 
We are looking for 3 x advisors to:

• Be part of a thriving, collaborative, and innovative team working with community providers to deliver justice services?
• Make a difference in ensuring access to justice for all New Zealanders?
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of our communities?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Ō pūkenga / Skills and Experience 
We're looking for an advisor to join our Community Service team in the National Office. In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of contracted third-party providers, ensuring contract performance and practice standards are met, managing monthly invoices, and providing provider support. This includes regular communication, relationship management, and site visits as required.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally:

• Have experience working at an advisor level or equivalent
• Be comfortable building positive working relationships and managing community stakeholders
• Adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English
• Have an understanding of cultural issues, particularly Tikanga Māori
• Hold a full, clean driver's license, as some travel is required

If your experience differs from the qualifications outlined but you believe you can add value to the role, we encourage you to apply.

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.

The Ministry of Justice employs over 3,000 people nationwide, specializing in justice administration and renowned for trusted, people-centred service delivery and effective partnerships. We're an inclusive organisation, welcoming and supporting individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

The Community Services team within the Ministry manages contracts for justice-related services, including victim support, community law centres, and coronial support services. We emphasize collaboration, ensuring high-quality service delivery through teamwork and shared values of integrity and excellence.

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 a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and make the Ministry a great place to work, including:

• 4.4 weeks of holiday leave
• Access to an online professional development portal
• Opportunities to join inclusive and proactive networks

With a wide range of jobs, you'll have the chance to gain various 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 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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