Senior Advisor, Design

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te Ao Mārama Programme - Enhancing Justice for All

Tuia te tika Tuia te pono Tuia te aroha
ki te ao Mārama.

Weave what is right Weave what is true Weave with love
To the world of enlightenment

Do you thrive in an environment where you can be part of shaping something new? Are you looking for a role that will have a positive impact in the justice system?
We are looking for a Senior Advisor Design to support the Te Ao Mārama programme. This is a fixed-term role until July 2025, based in Wellington.
Mō te tīma/About our Team
Te Ao Mārama is a judicially led Kaupapa that will improve the experience for all people who participate in the court system. By partnering with iwi and engaging with communities, Te Ao Mārama will be designed to best serve each community's specific needs.
Te Ao Mārama will mean that all people who come to court to seek justice will be seen, heard, understood and able to meaningfully participate. Te Ao Mārama is inclusive of all people, no matter their means or abilities, regardless of their ethnicity or culture, and regardless of who they are or where they are from. For more information see Te Ao Mārama - Enhancing Justice for All | The District Court of New Zealand (districtcourts.govt.nz)
We are currently establishing the Te Ao Mārama Programme team, a multi-disciplinary rōpu to enable the design, development, and delivery of the programme. You will be working closely with iwi and communities, and supporting teams across the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector.
He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
The Senior Advisor will contribute to the design and development of the Te Ao Mārama programme with iwi, communities, and the wider justice sector. The Senior Advisor will also support and maintain effective, enduring, and meaningful relationships between the Ministry of Justice and with iwi and local communities to support improved justice outcomes.
- A tertiary degree in a relevant field is preferable
- Working knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Experience engaging with iwi and Māori organisations, whānau, hapū and iwi
- Experience and knowledge of design disciplines including Design Thinking, Human Centred Design, Experience Design and Māori models and approaches for social innovation and design.
- Experience providing written reports and presentations to a high standard, including high levels of accuracy
- Experience with
- Strong relationship management, community engagement, and collaboration skills

See the job description for more information about the skills and experience needed for the role.
Tono mai/How to Apply
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $110,766 and $135,539, based on skills and experience.
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