Senior Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

This is a full-time permanent opportunity in our Outcomes for Māori team based here in Wellington.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to make difference as part of the Ātea ā Rangi – Strategy group within the Ministry of Justice. Our team works collaboratively across the Ministry, the Justice sector and communities to improve justice outcomes for Māori.

The team is focussed on identifying and nurturing opportunities to improve outcomes for Māori through effective partnership, and design and delivery of innovative, evidence-based interventions. The Senior Advisor is a key analytical and advisory role within our team.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated senior advisory experience in large complex organisations, including:

• working within or with hapū, iwi or Māori organisations
• working collaboratively with organisational business groups, government agencies and external partners to achieve shared goals
• appropriate application and use of te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori
• policy research and analysis skills
• communicating with a wide range of audiences on complex issues
• comfort with navigating ambiguity
• building and strengthening relationships.

You will be a natural collaborator who works effectively as part of a team and a larger group. You will also have the personal confidence and resilience to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Mō mātou/About us  

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.

The Ātea ā Rangi – Strategy business group sets the Ministry's strategic direction, monitors and drives performance, and provides trusted and evidence-driven advice to improve justice outcomes for 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. 

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 9 April 2025; 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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