Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Fixed-Term Opportunity until 30 June 2027

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Commissioning and Service Improvement has an exciting opportunity for an Advisor to deliver legal aid work and to support the Access and Affordability Programme and other projects.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a good understanding of the justice sector. If you have direct experience working in the court or tribunal environment, that would be a real advantage
• Has some knowledge of, and experience in project management disciplines, tools and activities
• Has an awareness of parliament's legislative change process
• Is proactive, professional and adaptable
• Has good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex messages clearly, simply and concisely
• Displays a can-do attitude, and the ability to independently complete allocated project activities.

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:

• 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 $74,634 and $95,591 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 23 August; 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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