Principal Advisor and Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**18 Month Fixed Term**

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the justice sector?

We have established a new function within the Ministry's Office of the Deputy Secretary, Policy designed to support independent advisory groups across the Justice portfolio. These groups provide independent advice on their respective areas and require support in strategic governance, machinery of government, policy advice, and secretariat/coordination.

We are looking for a Principal Advisor and Advisor to help lead and deliver this important work. As these roles and the function, itself are new, you will have the rare opportunity to shape its direction and priorities. We are seeking motivated professionals who are willing to engage actively, bringing a collaborative mindset, facilitating work across the Ministry to ensure that advisory groups receive adequate support.

The Principal Advisor is responsible for leading and working closely with the Advisor to execute various functions, including:

- developing and presenting policy proposals
- strategic planning and oversight
- stakeholder engagement
- risk management
- and providing expert advice on the machinery of government including appointment processes.

Success in these roles ensures that advisory groups operate efficiently and effectively, contributing to the government's policy-making and implementation processes.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- **relationship skills**: Experience managing relationships at all levels, handling nuances, and maintaining reciprocal networks
- **leadership skills**: Ability to take initiative, coach, and lead others in solving complex problems
- **communication**: Excellent communication skills, clearly conveying policy advice and work to internal and external stakeholders
- **problem solving skills**: Proven problem-solving abilities, comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, and capable of coaching colleagues
- **initiative**: Identifying potential needs and planning for organisational requirements to provide timely support
- **judgement**: Using political judgement, knowledge, and experience to anticipate risks and test ideas, analysis, and assumptions.

**Mō mātou/**About us**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The Office of the Deputy Secretary Policy is responsible for guiding the settings, outcomes, and performance of the Policy Group. We deliver high-level strategic advice and insights, ensuring effective business planning and governance, performance reporting, process improvement, quality of policy advice, and the executive functions required within a large, complex government agency.

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**

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See 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 ā-tau/**Salary**

Principal Advisor: The appointing salary for this role will be between $129,129 and $179,192 based on skills and experience.

Policy Advisor: The appointing salary for this role will be between $73,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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