Court Victim Advisor

Court Victim Advisor - Palmerston North District Court (12 months fixed-term full time)

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and adaptable person who has the necessary specialist knowledge, skills and experience to make a major contribution to assisting victims of crime through the court process.
You will be part of the team based at the Palmerston North District Court. You'll make an enormous difference to victims through what you do. You will keep victims updated on the progress of their case and help them participate effectively in the Criminal Justice System.

**The role requires you to demonstrate**:

- Resilience when it comes to working with people
- A calm nature and an ability to relate to people
- Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and assisting people who have been affected by crime

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
Your communication skills and understanding of legislative processes will enable you to work confidently and professionally in challenging circumstances and in an environment that requires liaising with multiple stakeholders. You will demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously.

**To be successful in this role, you will**:

- Be a confident communicator with sound judgment
- Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships
- Possess cultural awareness and competencies to enable you to work with all victims and their whanau who are from diverse backgrounds
- Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the sector

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.
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

**Salary Range**: The appointing salary for this role will be between $66,518 and $93,908 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply