Principal Advisor, Engagement

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

Principal Advisor, Engagement

Te Ao Mārama Programme - Enhancing Justice for All

**Tuia te tika Tuia te pono Tuia te aroha**

**ki te ao Mārama.**
- 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 Mārama programme. This is a full time role until July 2025, based in Wellington._**

**Mō te tīma/About our Team**:
Te Ao Mārama 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 Mārama will be designed to best serve each community's specific needs.

Te Ao Mārama will mean that all people who come to court to seek justice will be seen, heard, understood and able to meaningfully participate. Te Ao Mārama is inclusive of all people, no matter their means or abilities, regardless of their ethnicity or culture, and regardless of who they are or where they are from. For more information see Te Ao Mārama - Enhancing Justice for All | The District Court of New Zealand (districtcourts.govt.nz)

We are currently establishing the Te Ao Mārama Programme team, a multi-disciplinary rōpu to enable the design, development, and delivery of the programme. You will be working closely with iwi and communities, and supporting teams across the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector.

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**:
The Principal Advisor leads the development and provision of high-quality advice on the design, engagement, and implementation of the Te Ao Mārama 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 Mārama programme, and where appropriate, ensure we are in line with good practice delivered by the Ministry's Operations and Service Delivery (OSD).

The Principal Advisor will be working in the design and engagement team, leading the engagement with our key partners and stakeholders on large policy and operational change initiatives. The Principal Advisor may be required to work across the wider Ministry and establish strong relationships with other cross-agency initiatives.

To be successful in the role you will bring the following skills and experience:

- Competence in Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga
- Experience in working with Māori communities, groups, and organisations
- Excellent relationship management
- 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 initiative/projects.
- Experience leading in a project
- Experience in communicating with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex
- 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.

**_See the job description for more information about the skills and experience needed for the role._**

**Tono mai/How to Apply**:
**Utu ā-tau/Salary**:
The appointing salary for this role will be between $128,129 and $179,192 based on skills and experience.

Follow us on LinkedIn

  • Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement

    1 month ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Looking for a communications role with more meaning? Come and lead communication and engagement work to help fight climate change right where it really matters - Experienced practitioners, you will be able to implement work programmes in true partnership with the business - Permanent, full-time, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch & Hamilton locations...

  • Principal Engagement and Communications Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shapes and strengthens Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy - raising the standard of living for all New Zealanders. Our work is underpinned by one clear aspiration, to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All. Discover a career with purpose at MBIE - Help build New Zealand's future - Deliver communications...

  • Principal Engagement and Communications Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Full time

    Date: 19-May-2023- Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011**Discover a career with purpose at MBIE**: - Help build New Zealand's future - Deliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders - as part of high performing Engagement and Communications team - Permanent and fixed-term principal roles supporting an exciting range...

  • Principal Advisor, Events and Stakeholder Engagement

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time

    Permanent, full-time role - Be part of our dynamic media team and help the Ministry share and explain its work to New Zealanders. He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Permanent fulltime, flexible hours, be located in Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland - Be a part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team - Make a difference to all New Zealanders, work on an important Programme Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity - Previous experience in strategic communications and engagement planning and delivery at...

  • Principal Assurance Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Full time

    A newly established function within the government delivering high quality technical advice and support across a range of assurance work streams. - Build trust and credibility across the organisation and wider government organisations - Providing assurance across the property portfolio of government - Contribute to exciting project work The Principal...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Whanganui-a-Tara Based - Competitive Remuneration We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Advisor to join our Statutory Entities Tīma! Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) are seeking an experienced Principal Advisor to join our Statutory Entities team in the Strategy Directorate in the Strategy, Finance & Performance Puni. Te...

  • Aporei Principal Advisor, Communications

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

    **Principal Advisor Communications** - **Te Whanganui-a-Tara based**: - ** Excellent benefits**: - ** Supportive team**: - ** Flexible working opportunities**: - **Fixed term until mid-December 2023** **Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity** Are you an experienced and energetic senior communications professional, keen to join our team and lead our...

  • Principal Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

    Principal Advisors & Principal Analysts **Te Puna Raraunga me Matawhānui** | Data & Insights **Te Puni Kōkiri **| The Ministry of Māori Development We are seeking Principal's to bring their leadership, skills and experience to the Data & Insights Directorate at Te Puni Kōkiri. **Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development** Te Puni Kōkiri, the...

  • Principal Advisor Strategic Communications

    5 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Role Title: Principal Advisor Strategic Communications - Type: Permanent - Hours: 40 - Location: Wellington - Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance - Salary: $121,437 (85%) - $142,867 (100%) - $157,154 (110%) - Ko wai mātou | About us Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a...

  • Principal Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisors & Principal Analysts Te Puna Raraunga me Matawhānui | Data & Insights Te Puni Kōkiri | The Ministry of Māori Development We are seeking Principal's to bring their leadership, skills and experience to the Data & Insights Directorate at Te Puni Kōkiri. Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Principal Advisor, Service Improvement** 1 x Permenant, full-time role **Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity** - Are you excited about making improvements to our justice system? - Are you a critical thinker who enjoys problem solving? - Do you thrive in a project team environment? We're seeking a Principal Advisor to join our Service Improvement team in...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

    Principal Advisor | Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, Strategy and Performance, Te Pou Rangatōpū - Permanent, full-time - Wellington Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of Education At the Ministry of Education, we work...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time

    Principal Advisor | Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, Strategy and Performance, Te Pou Rangatōpū - Permanent, full-time - Wellington Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of Education At the Ministry of Education, we work together...

  • Senior or Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Alpha Recruitment NZ Full time

    **Position** **Senior or Principal Advisor - Performance and Investment** **Division** The Johnson Group**Job Type** Contract**Location** Wellington**Ref#** EW6050**Posted** 21 March 2023**Close off** 4 April 2023Our client is a large central government agency and is looking for a senior or principal advisor to support a team managing the engagement...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor, Operations Support, Courts & Tribunals, Regional Service Delivery Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity The Courts and Tribunals, Regional Service Delivery team is looking for two Principal Advisors in the Criminal, Youth and Solution Focussed Courts team. This is for an 11-month secondment opportunity. These roles present a great opportunity...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor, Design and Commissioning Fixed term - to June 2024 Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Advisor to join our Design and Commissioning team in the Commissioning and Service Improvement Unit (CSI). In CSI, we work to support the delivery of positive change in the justice system for a safe and fair Aotearoa. The...

  • Aporei Principal Advisor, Whenua Māori

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

    **Aporei | Principal Advisor, Whenua Māori** **Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington** **Te Mahi Aronga | Position purpose** Whenua Māori Services takes a culturally grounded, holistic, and strengths-based approach to achieving whānau aspirations through whenua. It puts the wants, needs and aspirations of whānau at the centre of decision-making and...

  • Principal Policy Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand OCG Full time

    Work with multiple stakeholders - Work on infrastructure development focused on long term protection - Tangible project with actionable goals **Principal Policy Advisor role with a strong focus in developing and building initial and on-going frameworks.** **About the organisation**: *** Join a team focused on progressive changes that improve the quality of...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation It's not very often something happens that's big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the motu. That's what we're talking about here. The provision of health services in Aotearoa, and how they are delivered, is about to change in a big way. Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand...