Courts Education Officer
3 days ago
Job Description About the Office of the Chief Justice | Te Tari Toko i te Tumu WhakawaTe Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawa supports the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and Chief Judge of the High Court in their leadership and administrative responsibilities.
Established in 2014, Te Tari operates as an independent arms-length body within the Ministry of Justice, with its own work programme and priorities determined by the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and Chief High Court Judge. Te Haeata/The OpportunityWe seek a gifted communicator and educator for the role of Courts Education Officer in the Office of the Chief Justice.
Reporting into Manager Judicial Communications and Engagement, the Courts Education Officer is responsible for delivering educational outreach programs that increase public understanding of the judiciary and the courts.
This includes the Supreme Court tour programme and the Supreme Court outreach programme with law schools.
The role involves working closely with schools, universities, community groups, and other stakeholders to promote constitutional literacy and foster a greater appreciation of the courts' role in society.Key Responsibilities:Develop, co-ordinate, promote and deliver the Supreme Court/Old High Court tours programme for school groups, tertiary students, community groups, dignitaries and public servants.Develop tours that align with school curriculum topics, and create online resources to help teachers prepare for tours and provide further information for visiting schools, or that can be used by schools unable to attend in person.Develop visitor resources to make the tours more engaging, such as display materials on the history and role of the courts, and activity sheets for young visitors.Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make improvements based on feedback.Coordinate the Supreme Court university outreach programme with New Zealand's law schools.Explore ways in which the judiciary can support civics education initiatives and engage with external agencies and groups to promote understanding of the role and work of the courts.Organise and promote public information events and open days at the Supreme Court and other courts.Assist with judicial events, as required. O pukenga/Skills and ExperienceNo candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from youTo be successful in this role, you will have:a teaching diploma or related qualificationminimum 3 years of experience in education, public outreach, or a related areaexperience in the legal system would be advantageous.Skills & Personal AttributesTo be successful in this role, you will have the:ability to connect with and inform audiences in a compelling and meaningful wayability to work collaboratively with diverse groupspassion for education and public service, and curiosity about the courts. Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi/What's great about working hereWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.
These include:4.4 weeks holiday leavean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here.With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu a-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $72,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience. Tono mai/Apply
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