Senior Policy Advisors

6 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Kahore tetahi o tatou, taea te mahi, nga mahi e taea o tatou katoa.
Not one of us alone can do the job as well as all of us working together.

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
We have two opportunities in the Policy Group within the Ministry of Justice for experienced Senior Policy Advisors to work on policy projects that will lead to change in the justice system.

Mō te mahi / About the roles
We have one role available in the Access to Justice Team and another role in the Civil Law Team. Both are Senior Advisor roles for a 12-month fixed term period.
The Access to Justice Team seeks to ensure equitable access to the courts and other dispute resolution mechanisms that allow people to enforce their rights and responsibilities. The team's work includes providing advice on our tribunals system, regulation of the legal profession, and policy and legislation which protects and promotes vulnerable people's rights.
The Civil Law Team is responsible for a wide array of policy and legislation that governs legal rights and responsibilities in interactions between private individuals. This ranges from occupational regulation and property law through to private international law.

He pūkenga tou / Skills and experience

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

- Have strong relationship management skills and experience in engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders, both learning from and influencing their perspectives
- Be able to think analytically and critically and to resolve complex problems
- Be an excellent communicator, able to write clearly and simplify complex information, and ask questions to improve your understanding
- Have significant knowledge and understanding of the machinery of Government and public policy
- Have leadership skills, taking the initiative on issues and coaching and leading others to solve complex problems

Experience with the legislative process or a legal background would be an advantage.

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.
The Policy Group is focused on making New Zealand a safe and just society. We are committed to honouring our commitments under te Tiriti o Waitangi,
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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
- Be part of a Policy Group that:

- is responsible for the delivery of significant work that makes a difference to New Zealanders
- prioritises your well-being and professional development
- empowers you to coach others, and be coached by experienced policy professionals
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for a Senior Policy Advisor will be between between $110,766 - $143,388 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
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