Chief Advisor, Criminal Justice

Our aim is to build a 21st century, people-centred justice system and Ministry of Justice. We are working towards a justice system that will make communities safer, maintain integrity and improve responsiveness, and maintain the civil and democratic rights of all New Zealanders. Kahore tetahi o tatou, taea te mahi, nga mahi e taea o tatou katoa Not one of...

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role** Are you an advisor or graduate looking for a unique opportunity within a one-of-a-kind organisation? Do you want to make a difference and be challenged intellectually by being involved in a range of work supporting transformative change in the courts? As a member of the wider Governance, Strategy and Advisory...

Job OverviewThe Criminal Justice Professional will be responsible for delivering high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients. This role requires a strong understanding of criminal justice issues and the ability to develop credibility with judges, peers, and others in the legal community.Key Skills and QualificationsPAL 1 approval level and...

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role Are you an advisor or graduate looking for a unique opportunity within a one-of-a-kind organisation? Do you want to make a difference and be challenged intellectually by being involved in a range of work supporting transformative change in the courts? As a member of the wider Governance, Strategy and Advisory...

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity** We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Advisor to support our Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Digital Leadership Team. This pivotal role reports directly to the CDO, and provides expert advice, strategic insights, and leadership to drive delivery of the Ministry's Digital Strategy. The Chief Advisor will -...

Crown Law is seeking a dynamic Chief Advisor to support our Deputy Chief Executive in a key advisory role. - Work within a highly respected organisation - 18 months fixed-term (July 2026) or potential of a secondment opportunity - Wellington based role Mō mātou - About us Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that...

**PRINCIPAL POLICY ADVISOR - Criminal Justice Unit** **Permanent position** Te Tāhū o te Ture - The Ministry of Justice National Office, Wellington - Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini._ - Success is not the work of one, but the work of many._ **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** Are you a talented policy professional, looking...

**Chief Advisor, Office of the Chief Executive (OCE)** **Te Arawhiti The Office for M**āori Crown Relations** Ko te tino aro a Te Arawhiti, hei whakahou, hei whakahūrokuroku, hei hangaia hoki te whakawhanaungatanga ki waenganui i te iwi Māori. Ko te whakapākehātanga mō Te Arawhiti, ‘he piriti', ā, he tohu anō hoki tēnei i te piriti kei waenganui...

**SENIOR POLICY ADVISORS - Criminal Justice Unit** **2 x Permanent positions** Te Tāhū o te Ture - The Ministry of Justice National Office, Wellington - Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini._ - Success is not the work of one, but the work of many._ **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** Do you want to contribute to making Aotearoa...

About The RoleThe Public Defence Service is seeking a skilled and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Lawyer PAL1 at our central Wellington office.As a Criminal Defence Advocate, you will deliver high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients, manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, and provide support to intermediate...

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity** We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor with expertise in family law to join the Judicial Education (Design and Delivery) team within Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Te Kura). Te Kura is the education and development arm of Aotearoa New Zealand's judiciary delivering professional development to judicial officers at all stages...

**Te Kura Pacific Justice Sector Programme - Senior Advisor Education and Development** **Fulltime position opportunity **(Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington); Kia ora, Kia orana, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Noa'ia, Halo wantoks, Kaselehila, Ekamawir omo, Yokwe, Apinum, and warm Pacific...

**This is a 12 month secondment opportunity.** **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** Chief Advisor Design Standards will provide strategic leadership to the people and programmes across the Property Function. Lead the development of a technical strategic framework for courthouse property design including technical design standards and how these are used...

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a highly skilled Criminal Litigation Specialist to join our Public Defence Service team.The ideal candidate will have a PAL 1 approval level or be qualified to obtain it prior to commencing and be eligible to practice law in New Zealand.This challenging role involves delivering high-quality defence representation...

**Kahore tetahi o tatou, taea te mahi, nga mahi e taea o tatou katoa.** **Not one of us alone can do the job as well as all of us working together.** **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** We have an opportunity in the Policy Group within the Ministry of Justice for an experienced Senior Policy Advisor to work on policy projects that will lead to change in...

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 senior policy advisor with a proven track record? Do you want to help solve complex problems that impact the lives of New Zealanders? We are seeking senior policy advisors to lead policy...

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** Do you want the opportunity to hone your policy expertise and contribute to solving complex issues that impact New Zealand's legal and justice systems? We are looking for enthusiastic advisors seeking to develop...

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity** We are looking for a Senior Advisor-Crown Entity Monitoring to join the System Performance and Monitoring team at the Ministry of Justice. Joining our team will see you working in a collaborative team environment, undertaking interesting and varied work that will advance your skills and career, while working to strengthen...

**_Personal Assistant to Chief Coroner and Deputy Chief Coroner - Office of the Chief Coroner_** **_ Permanent Full Time Position_** **_ Wellington Based_** **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** Based in Wellington, the PA to the Chief and Deputy Chief Coroner - Office of the Chief Coroner is a crucial position within a busy office and an exciting...

**Judge's Clerk to the Chief District Court Judge, Wellington** **His Honour Judge Heemi Taumaunu** **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** **He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience** The Judge's Clerk will: - Undertake legal research and draft legal opinions advising the Chief Judge. - Assist with policy development, protocols and practice notes for the...