Principal Advisor, Justice Sector Te Haeata / The Opportunity Do you want to be the change you want to see in Aotearoa New Zealand?
Are you drawn to the opportunity and challenge of working together with justice sector agencies to deliver accessible justice and better outcomes for all?
This is an exciting role within the Justice Sector team, which supports the Justice Sector Leadership board (JSLB), established to lead the collective efforts of the Justice Sector agencies to drive transformation in the sector.
We need Principal Advisors who can make things happen and to lead, develop and support work to deliver meaningful change.
We are looking for people who can: Lead components of our priority projects or workstreams.
Provide evidence-backed advice, in collaboration with agency colleagues, on what matters for improving justice sector performance including change prioritisation, strategic investment trade-offs, aligning work programmes to deliver intended benefits, and monitoring and reporting on progress.
Mentor and coach those around you to help deliver timely high-quality work.
Work collaboratively, courageously and with humility to bring others together.
Help identify what needs to be done to support agencies to work together to improve sector performance and do what it takes to make that happen.
Use your relationship skills to bring people, resources and workstreams together.
Play a key role in connecting agencies and sector partners to work together to improve justice sector performance.
O pukenga / 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!
To be successful in this role you will have: Demonstrated capability to reflect te ao Maori and Treaty of Waitangi frameworks across all aspects of decision making.
Specialism in one of the following areas: Change management Strategic communications Strategic finance Strategic governance Policy Evidence and analytics Operational delivery Advanced project management skills and experience in providing professional leadership to significant projects.
Experience communicating with a wide range of audiences on complex issues.
Strong writing and reporting skills.
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.
The Justice Sector team is unique.
The team provides a collaborative-leadership, co-ordination and delivery support role across the Government's Justice priorities.
Currently those priorities are better outcomes for Victims, improving Timely Justice and meeting Law-and-Order targets in relation to Violent Crime and Youth Justice.
Our team can offer the opportunity to experience a whole of sector' view of the work being undertaken by the thousands of people within it.
We are in the centre of the action, with access to senior leaders and decision-makers.
We walk alongside agencies, providers or communities, to ensure they have what they need to deliver.
This can only be achieved through influence, relationships and providing strategic practical advice.
Joining Te Tahu 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.
Nga painga o tenei wahi 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 by mutual agreement.
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 a-tau / Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $128,129 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 3 October; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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