Community Justice Advocate

About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Independent Prison Visitor. In this role, you will be responsible for visiting a prison once a month, observing operations, and speaking with prisoners, staff members, and other providers.You will also be required to provide a written report summarising your visit to...

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced criminal litigator to join our team as a Senior Defence Advocate. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver excellent defence representation to clients in a full...

About The RoleThe Public Defence Service is seeking a skilled and experienced criminal litigator to take up the role of Lawyer PAL1 at our central Wellington office.As a Criminal Defence Advocate, you will deliver high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients, manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, and provide support to intermediate...

About UsThe Ministry of Justice is committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our Sector Insights team works collaboratively to turn data into insight, supporting the delivery of better services and outcomes to people engaging with the Justice system.We achieve this by helping partners answer critical questions: What's...

Job OverviewThe Criminal Justice Professional will be responsible for delivering high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients. This role requires a strong understanding of criminal justice issues and the ability to develop credibility with judges, peers, and others in the legal community.Key Skills and QualificationsPAL 1 approval level and...

Job Description:About UsAt the Ministry of Justice (New Zealand), we're dedicated to strengthening people's trust in the law. Our Sector Insights team plays a crucial role in turning data into insight to support the delivery of better services and outcomes.Our WorkWe help our partners answer three critical questions: What's happening? Why is it happening?...

About UsWe are committed to delivering people-centred services that meet the needs of our communities. At the Ministry of Justice, we value respect, diversity, and inclusion as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture.

**Job Overview**We are seeking an experienced Senior Reporting Lead to join our Sector Insights team at the Ministry of Justice (New Zealand).As a key member of our team, you will lead the Reporting and Advice team in generating insights and advice for leaders across the justice sector.Key responsibilities include:Delivering quality reporting and advice that...

Job DescriptionThe Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Independent Prison Visitor. In this role, you will be responsible for visiting a prison once a month, observing operations, and speaking with prisoners, staff members, and other providers.You will also be...

About the Ministry: At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we strive to make Aotearoa, New Zealand a fairer and more just society. We believe in working together as a team to achieve this goal. As a Court Security Officer, you will play a crucial part in helping us achieve this vision.Role Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will need:...

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Justice Sector Professional to join our team as a PAL 1 Legal Advocate.The successful candidate will have a strong background in criminal law, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.As a member of the Public Defence Service, you will be...

About the RoleAs a Wellington Defence Lawyer, you will report to a Legal Team Manager and be responsible for delivering high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients.You will manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, provide support to intermediate and senior lawyers, and contribute to the Ministry of Justice's mission to strengthen...

About UsThe Ministry of Justice is a public sector agency dedicated to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand. We're committed to upholding the principles of justice and human rights.

Administrative Support for Justice SystemsWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to provide administrative support for our justice systems team.The role involves managing legal aid applications, providing excellent customer service, and contributing to justice in the community.Key Responsibilities:Manage and prioritize multiple...

Te Haeata/The OpportunityThe Principal Communications Advisor for Te Arawhiti – The Office for Maori Crown Relations is a high-level strategic and specialist position within the Ministry of Justice's Communication and Ministerial Services team.You will report directly to the General Manager Communications and Ministerial Services within the Ministry of...

Te Haeata/The OpportunityThe Ministry of Justice Te Tahu o te Ture is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to deliver end-to-end communication services across the Ministry.You'll play a key role in providing expert strategic communications advice, crafting compelling content, and ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences through the...

Te Haeata/The OpportunityThe Principal Communications Advisor for Te Arawhiti – The Office for Māori Crown Relations is a high-level strategic and specialist position within the Ministry of Justice's Communication and Ministerial Services team.You will report directly to the General Manager Communications and Ministerial Services within the Ministry of...

Job OverviewThe Principal Communications Advisor for Te Arawhiti is a key strategic and specialist position within the Ministry of Justice's Communication and Ministerial Services team. This role requires a high-level thinker who can develop and implement media, engagement, and storytelling strategies to support Te Arawhiti's mission of fostering strong...

About This RoleDo you have life experience, sound judgement and good communication skills?Can you be objective and non-judgemental?If so, the Independent Prison Visitor Scheme is currently accepting applications for volunteers to join the scheme at Fulham Correctional Centre.As a volunteer Independent Prison Visitor, you will visit a prison once a month to...

Company OverviewThe Public Defence Service (PDS) is a part of the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector. The PDS promotes the values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence in providing high-quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases.The PDS aims to help people access justice by delivering excellent service to...