Senior Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Advisor, Design and Implementation

2x full-time permanent positions available

We're seeking senior advisors to join the Design and Implementation team in Commissioning and Service Improvement. We deliver positive change in the justice system for a safe and fair Aotearoa.  

Te haeata/The opportunity

As a Senior Advisor, you will lead and contribute to projects and be able to develop the capability of others. You will analyse new legislation and complex business problems, assess options and design improvements across courts, tribunals and the wider justice sector. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to act independently- they will figure out what needs to be done and then drive solutions to completion.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and provides an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your project management, process design, workshop facilitation, risk management, procurement and change management skills.

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!

Ideally, the skills and experience we are looking for include:

• a solid understanding of the machinery of government along with experience in interpreting legislation and translating it into an operational context.
• proven experience in delivering operational changes that work for the people who use them
• effective project and change management experience, including the ability to define a business problem and plan and deliver an effective solution
• a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisations
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• comfort in working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
• a strong desire to improve the way the NZ public engages with public services
• a good understanding of the justice sector and of the culturally diverse nature of the people who experience the justice system – direct experience working in the court or tribunal environment is an advantage, but not essential.

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.

We offer a collaborative working environment within a diverse team. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the way justice services are delivered. The role is based in the Ministry's national office in Wellington.

We use project and change management methodology to design and deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced and complex environment. We have a varied work programme covering all aspects of the justice system. 

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
• flexible work hours where possible
• 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 $99,208 and $127,683 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/ How to apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our careers website. You can view a detailed position description at the site, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 25 January 2026, 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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