Senior Advisor Legal and Judicial Administration

6 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
A unique opportunity has arisen in the Office of the Chief Justice for a Senior Advisor with an interest in judicial administration. The Office of the Chief Justice | Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā (Te Tari), supports the independent judicial branch of government and the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and Chief Judge of the High Court, in their leadership and administrative responsibilities.
We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Legal and Judicial Administration, who will report to the Chief Justice's Chief Legal and Policy Advisor. This new role is to ensure that the core judicial administrative functions that are carried out in support of and on behalf of, the Chief Justice and the judiciary, are discharged lawfully and accurately. This role will provide oversight and guidance over the various administrative processes and ensure they are legally accurate, that those responsible for undertaking the tasks have the necessary advice, knowledge and information to perform their roles to the required standard and resolve any specific legal or policy issues related to core judicial administration.
You will be working closely with the Chief Justice and other members of the senior judiciary to ensure any legal or policy issues relating to core judicial administration are properly resolved.
The Senior Advisor also assists the Chief Legal and Policy Advisor in providing high level legal, policy and strategic advice to the Chief Justice in her role as head of the judiciary. The delivery of this advice may be directly to the Chief Justice or indirectly through judicial committees, other judges and the Office of the Chief Justice. This advice extends to the assessment and options in response to law reform proposals that may impact the courts or judiciary and on the legal and policy information issues that arise as a consequence of the institutional relationship between the courts and the Ministry of Justice.
The Senior Advisor reports to the Chief Legal and Policy Advisor but will undertake work for other areas in Te Tari as directed. They will also be expected to deputise as the Chief Legal and Policy Advisor during their absence or unavailability in respect of legal and policy issues that arise.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
Education / professional qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and ability to hold a practising certificate.

Technical Skills
- Considerable and proven experience in the provision of high level and complex legal, law reform and policy advice.
- Comprehensive understanding of the separation of powers and in particular of the judicial arm of government.
- Knowledge and understanding of information governance in the context of the courts.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and work under pressure.
- Able to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisations.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of people.
- Ability to successfully organise work, prioritise, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences on complex issues.

Work experience
- Considerable and proven experience in the provision of high level and complex legal, law reform and policy advice, including the preparation of guidance material and manuals.
- Significant experience working in a high-paced environment (government department or equivalent) at a senior level, where you are required to influence and respond to changing needs and priorities in the legal, policy context.
- Experience working with senior managers.

Mō mātou/About us
The Office of the Chief Justice | Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā (Te Tari), supports the independent judicial arm of government. It supports the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and Chief Judge of the High Court, in their leadership and administrative responsibilities.
Legal and Policy supports the Chief Justice on legal, policy and constitutional matters. This includes supporting the judicial response to law reform proposals under the supervision of the Legislation and Law Reform Committee, providing advice and support to the Information Digital and Governance Committee in respect of information governance issues and supporting the Chief Justice in her capacity as the Chief Justice of Tokelau.
High level legal and policy support for core judicial administrative functions also forms a new, but key part of our work to ensure these functions are carried out lawfully and accurately.
The team also includes a Principal Judicial Advisor, Te Au Reka, who is responsible for facilitating the judiciary's effective participation in Te Au Reka - a major initiative to modernise the administration of justice through the development of a new, digital case management system.
Joining Te Tari means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and sup

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