Principal Advisor Behavioural Science

2 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Principal Advisor Behavioural Science, Justice Sector Team
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 are looking for a principal advisor specialising in behavioural science, who will work with stakeholders across the Justice Sector to promote the use of behavioural science to address key challenges. improve customer outcomes and increase the efficiency of processes.
**In this role you will**:

- Conduct qualitative research with customers to understand behaviour in a specific context
- Collaborate with front line staff and other teams such as Service Design and the wider research network
- Design behaviourally informed solutions and interventions that are operationally feasible;
- Conduct robust evaluations
- Test the efficacy of new approaches
- Project manage multiple projects simultaneously and
- Provide training and development to other behavioural insights staff.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Expert level understanding of behavioural insights literature and techniques
- A good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- Ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisations.
- Experience working in government (Justice Sector agency preferred) or a good understanding of public sector systems and processes.
- Previous experience thriving in a fast-paced environment where you are required to influence and respond to changing needs and priorities.
- Experience communicating with a wide range of audiences on complex issues.

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū 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 Tāhū 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.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi 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 where possible
- 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 ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $128,129 and $179,192 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
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