Policy Advisor

1 week 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 whiwhinga mahi / The Opportunity
Do you want the opportunity to hone your policy expertise and contribute to solving complex courts system issues that impact and underpin the social fabric of people in Aotearoa New Zealand?
Our work in the Justice Policy Group is wide-ranging, with opportunities to shape thinking and drive change across the justice and social sectors. It is important and challenging work, which will test your critical thinking and collaborative skills every day.
We are seeking a policy advisor to join the Courts System Policy Team. If you are interested in improving the experience for people that use our courts and ensuring stronger access to justice, then this is the role for you. This team provides policy advice that supports the effective and efficient operation of our courts and coronial systems and offers a unique opportunity to work across all three branches of Government. This role includes advising on key constitutional principles, such as judicial independence, procedural fairness, and open justice, and working closely with the judiciary, legal profession and other stakeholders. We are responsible for key pieces of legislation, such as the Criminal Procedure Act, Criminal Disclosure Act and Evidence Act.

He pūkenga tou / Skills and experience
- Problem solving skills. Can you think analytically and critically? Do you find complex problems interesting, and have a knack for solving them?
- Communication skills. Are you an excellent communicator? Can you write clearly, in a way that simplifies complex information? Do you ask questions to improve your understanding?
- Relationship skills. Do you care about helping people and have a strong sense of integrity? Are you self-aware and trustworthy, with a willingness to learn from others? Do you work to build and maintain relationships?
- Initiative. Are you motivated to go beyond the immediate task, problem or issue? Do you ask for help and develop your judgement over time?

Experience with the legislative process or legal training would be an advantage, but is not essential.

**In turn, we will**:

- prioritise your well-being and professional development
- provide opportunities to:

- work on a broad range of important and challenging policy issues
- be coached by experienced policy professionals
- provide a flexible working environment.

Ko wai mātou / Who we are
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
When you choose to work in the Policy Group at Justice - Tāhū o Te Ture - you'll join a successful Group that is focused on making New Zealand a safe and just society. We are committed to honouring our commitments under te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi.
At full complement, aside from the manager, the Courts System Policy Team has two principal policy advisors, five senior policy advisors, three policy advisors and one graduate advisor. As a policy advisor (level 2) you'll have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of policy processes, and use your initiative, while being supported by the team to hone your critical thinking and analysis skills.
The Courts System Policy Team is one of four teams in the Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit. The Unit strengthens trust in the laws of Aotearoa New Zealand by administering the legal frameworks, systems and policies that underpin courts and tribunals, family relationships, access to justice and the provision of legal services. We strive for these legal frameworks, systems and policies to benefit the people and communities they serve, and to uphold and honour te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi. We work to support and empower each other to grow and develop, and are mindful, collaborative and curious in our work to provide thought and systems leadership and informed policy analysis that influences strategic choices for the future.
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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $81,128 and $112,887 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply
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