Principal Policy Advisor

1 month ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini._
- Success is not the work of one, but the work of many._

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

Are you an experienced policy professional? Do you want to lead work to help solve complex problems that impact the lives of New Zealanders?

Our Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit has an important and ambitious programme of work to improve court timeliness and people's experience in the justice system. We are seeking a principal policy advisor to lead policy work and support our other advisors.

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga / About the role**

Your work could involve providing advice on topical and important matters such as improving court timeliness, our legal aid system, and family law issues. The Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit works to strengthen trust in the laws of Aotearoa New Zealand, administering and providing advice on the legal frameworks, systems and policies that underpin courts and tribunals, family relationships, access to justice and the provision of legal services.

**Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

Our principal advisors bring deep policy experience to fill key leadership roles within our teams. They support capability, provide authoritative advice, and lead programmes of work on complex and sensitive issues.

We are seeking applicants with proven policy skills. If you have experience as a thoughtful problem solver and you work well as part of a team, then we want to hear from you.
- **Relationship skills** - Strong skills in engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders, and incorporating their perspectives.
- **Advisory skills **- Extensive knowledge of machinery of government and public policy, and the ability to think critically and anticipate risks and test analyses.
- **Communication skills **- Excellent written and oral communication skills - in particular, the ability to present complex issues in an accessible way, and ask questions to improve understanding.

In return, we will:

- prioritise your well-being and professional development,
- empower you to coach others, and be coached by experienced policy professionals, and
- provide opportunities to work on a broad range of important and challenging policy problems.

**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 the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $128,129 to $166,062, based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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