Policy Manager

3 weeks 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**

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead a new team in our Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit. The Policy Manager and team will support the delivery of an important and ambitious programme of work to improve court timeliness and people's experience in the justice system.

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

Your work will 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**
- **People management and capability development skills - **You will enjoy coaching and developing your team and supporting individuals to grow and thrive.
- **Policy leadership skills - **You are a proven problem solver and have the confidence to work with complexity and ambiguity, supporting your team to deliver on high priority work.
- **Relationship management skills -** You can relate to all types of people, from a range of sectors and stakeholder groups.

**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 $147,972 to $191,782, based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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