Principal Advisor, Engagement Te Ao Marama Programme - Enhancing Justice for All Weave what is right. Weave what is true. Weave with love to the world of enlightenment. Do you thrive in an environment where you can be part of shaping something new? Are you looking for a role that will have a positive impact in the justice system? We are looking for a Principal Advisor to support the Te Ao Marama programme. This is a full-time role until July 2025, based in Wellington. Te Haeata / The Opportunity The Principal Advisor leads the development and provision of high-quality advice on the engagement, design, and implementation of the Te Ao Marama programme. This will include leading and supporting the Ministry's engagement with iwi and communities to improve justice and wellbeing outcomes for people engaged in the district court system. The Principal Advisor puts people at the heart of everything we do to significantly contribute to the overall performance, efficiency, national consistency, and capability across the services delivered by the Te Ao Marama programme, ensuring alignment with good practice delivered by the Ministry's Operations and Service Delivery (OSD). The Principal Advisor will work in the design and engagement team, leading the engagement with our key partners and stakeholders on large policy and operational change initiatives. They may also be required to work across the wider Ministry and establish strong relationships with other cross-agency initiatives. O pukenga / Skills and Experience To be successful in the role, you will bring the following skills and experience: Competence in Te Reo Maori me ona tikanga Experience in working with Maori communities, groups, and organisations Excellent relationship management skills Experience in providing intellectual and professional leadership in the public sector and/or demonstrable experience in a relevant field Understanding of public sector systems and processes, including accountability requirements and the use of performance information to inform decision-making Experience providing advice on large change initiatives/projects Experience leading in a project environment Experience in communicating with a wide range of audiences on complex issues Experience in the application of a te Tiriti framework in providing advice or designing services to address matters that affect Maori A strong ability to communicate information clearly and concisely (both in oral and written format) appropriate to the target audience, including experience in writing advice for Ministers and other senior leaders and decision-makers Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and confident in providing advice based on incomplete information Ability to act in management roles when required Welcome and value diversity and contribute to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected An interest in justice system issues; knowledge of the justice sector would be an advantage but is not essential Mo matou / About us At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. Te Ao Marama is a judicially led Kaupapa that will improve the experience for all people who participate in the court system. By partnering with iwi and engaging with communities, Te Ao Marama will be designed to best serve each community's specific needs, ensuring that all people who come to court to seek justice will be seen, heard, understood, and able to meaningfully participate. Te Ao Marama is inclusive of all people, regardless of their means or abilities, ethnicity or culture, and regardless of who they are or where they are from. Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about working here We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be, including: 4.4 weeks holiday leave An online professional development portal Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu a-tau / Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $124,397 and $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 20 October 2024; 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 ****** Follow us on LinkedIn.
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