Principal Advisor | Wellington City
Category: | Other |
Position Type: | Fixed Term Full Time |
Attachments: | Principal Advisor Family Court.pdf (PDF, 362KB) |
Application Close Date: | 16-Feb-2025 |
Job Description
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We have an exciting fixed term opportunity (until October 2026) covering parental leave, for the position of Principal Advisor supporting Her Honour the Principal Family Court Judge, Jacquelyn Moran. This is an incredible opportunity to join our awesome collaborative team and provide direct support to a senior member of the judiciary.
We are looking for a seasoned Principal Advisor who has broad experience advising senior leaders. You will be proactive, able to juggle competing demands, able to build and maintain excellent working relationships, analyse data and information and write succinctly. You will remain across key issues, risks and provide strategic advice and support as required. You will lead special projects as required.
Nimbleness is a must; discretion and good judgement is also a must with a can-do positive attitude. The position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work closely with the Principal Judge in the administration of the District Court of New Zealand generally, and the Family Court in particular. You will be part of the broader Chief District Court Judges' Office / Te Whare o Ngā Kaihautū Waka o te Kōti-ā-Rohe o Aotearoa.
You will report to the Director, Chief District Court Judges' Office / Te Whare o Ngā Kaihautū Waka o te Kōti-ā-Rohe o Aotearoa.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the development of strategic documents and advice
- Providing timely and high-quality advice to the Principal Family Court Judge and Director as required
- Proactively identifying opportunities, risks and issues to the Principal Family Court Judge and Director as required
- Building relationships and proactively developing networks across the Office and the Ministry of Justice, and family justice system
- You will contribute to aligning work programs and activities, key strategic programmes, justice sector partners priorities and the overall work of the Chief District Court Judges Chambers'.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will have experience or skills in:
- Providing strategic advice at a senior or principal level in a public sector organization or other experience in a relevant field
- A law degree is desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the Family Court is advantageous
- Experience leading complex projects or initiatives to successful completion
- Providing intellectual and professional leadership across and within organizations, including experience mentoring and developing junior staff and peers
- Experience working with senior managers and/or the judiciary
- Experience working in a high-paced environment.
Mō mātou/About us
The Chief District Court Judges Chambers / Te Whare o Ngā Kaihautū Waka o Te Kōti-ā-Rohe o Aotearoa is a small team that provide administrative, operational and strategic support to the District Court Judicial Leadership team comprising the Chief District Court Judge, National Executive Judge, Principal Family Court Judge and the Principal Youth Court Judge.
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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 $128,129 -$179,192 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 Sunday 16 February; 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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