Principal Advisor

**Principal Advisor - Judicial Resources**

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Advisor to join our Judicial Resources team within Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Te Kura). As the Principal Advisor, you will undertake legal research and produce resources to support judicial officers. You will lead the development of new content, working with key stakeholders including judges and external experts.

The Principal Advisor will work closely with the Manager, Judicial Resources to support capability across the team, provide strategic advice and support, and lead programmes of work.

If you are someone who has a passion for legal research, excellent academic credentials, and prior experience in criminal law, then we would love to hear from you.

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in the position you will:

- Have a tertiary qualification in law, preferably at post-graduate level, with relevant post-graduation experience in criminal law (practice or research)
- Admission in New Zealand as a barrister and solicitor or eligibility to be admitted
- Have exceptional written skills and the ability to meet the given audiences' needs, with a proven track record of completing and publishing legal research
- Be a proven communicator and be able to build trusted relationships across a wide range of audiences
- Have a working knowledge of the judiciary and machinery of government
- Have experience mentoring and developing junior staff and peers
- Have strong project management and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Bring an understanding of te ao Māori, te reo and tikanga and a personal commitment to continuing to develop knowledge of, and in, these three areas
- Show initiative, resilience, and a commitment to working collaboratively in a small team

**Mō te tīma/About our Team**

Te Kura Kaiwhakawā is the education and development arm of Aotearoa New Zealand's judiciary. We develop and deliver events, programmes and resources that support judges and judicial officers at all stages of their careers. Te Kura provides ongoing education and legal resources to support the judiciary of Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will be joining an organisation that has a strong focus on diversity and inclusion and is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Kura is a dynamic organisation. Working at Te Kura provides a rare and rewarding opportunity to support the judiciary of Aotearoa stay up to date with the law and changes in society, and to provide opportunities for collegiality and the sharing of knowledge.

**Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported, and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.**

**Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in return**

As a valued member of the team, we will:

- Prioritise your well-being and professional development
- Empower you to coach others
- Provide opportunities to work on a range of important and interesting project areas
- Provide a flexible working environment, including part time and working from home

The role is Wellington based, but we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We are also open to an internal or external secondment (minimum 12 months).

**Tono mai/How to Apply**

**Applicants must also submit a writing sample that demonstrates your professional writing skills of no more than 20 pages in length.**

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

The appointing salary for this position will be between $103,540 and $135,211 based on skills and experience.