Advisor, Office of the Chief Coroner | Wellington Region

Job Description

Advisor – Office of the Chief Coroner

Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington 

Permanent, full-time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Advisor - Office of the Chief Coroner, is a new position based in Wellington. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change in Aotearoa's justice system.

With the ability to join dots, establish and nurture key relationships, you will be instrumental in providing the required support for the Senior Advisor, Manager and Chief Coroner to deliver the vision for the Coroners Court. This is a pivotal role in the Office, being a trusted advisor to the Chief and Deputy Coroner.

For further information about the tasks you may be required to undertake, please see the position description.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

If the following matches your skills and experience, we want to hear from you!

• You have the ability to build and maintain relationships, especially when it comes to working in partnership with the Judiciary (or equivalent) and establishing key connections in a large, complex organisation.
• You are a high performer who can juggle competing priorities in an often fast-paced environment.
• You are comfortable identifying, analysing and solving problems, whilst seeking out opportunities for improvement.
• You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and are able to shape and present advice, tailored for specific audiences.
• You are resilient and have the ability to deal with sensitive and sometimes graphic information and details.

If you feel your skills and knowledge meet the criteria, please do apply!

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.

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 remuneration band for this role: $73,634 to $100,846 and the appointing salary will be 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 16 July 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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