Senior Policy Advisors

Permanent and fixed term opportunities availableNational Office - Wellington
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitiniSuccess is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
We have permanent and fixed-term opportunities in the Justice Policy Group at the Senior Policy Adviser level to work on policy projects that will lead to change in the justice system.

Mō te mahi / About the role
The roles available are in various Policy Group teams, including the Family Law, the Electoral and Constitutional, the Courts System, the Victims policy teams. As current projects finish, and new ones become available, the opportunity to work across multiple disciplinary teams within the policy group will be available.
The Family Law policy team is focused on improving policy and legislative settings to protect and support the well-being of children and families, and a family justice system that enables people to resolve disputes. We are looking to appoint one permanent and one six-month fixed term Senior Advisor.
The Electoral and Constitutional policy team provides advice on our constitutional arrangements and our democratic structures, and the processes by which we choose our elected leaders; and rights related to protecting the privacy of New Zealanders. We are looking to appoint one permanent Senior Advisor.
The Courts System policy team provides policy advice that supports the effective and efficient operation of our courts and coronial systems. This includes advising on key constitutional principles, such as judicial independence, procedural fairness, and open justice, and working closely with the judiciary, legal profession and other stakeholders. We are looking to appoint one permanent Senior Advisor.
The Victims Team is preparing advice on what it might take to shift to a victim-centric justice system, supporting other policy teams to bring victims' justice needs to the centre of their advice, and coordinating the Ministry's victim-centric initiatives. The team is also working closely with the Justice Sector Directorate to deliver new ways of working for justice sector agencies with responsibilities to victims. We are looking to appoint one permanent Senior Advisor.

He pūkenga tou / Skills and experience
Senior Policy Advisors in the Policy Group lead, coach and support others and drive strong relationships with key stakeholders.

**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, find complex problems interesting, and have a knack for solving them.
- Be an excellent communicator, able to write clearly and simplify complex information, and ask questions to improve your understanding
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the machinery of Government and public policy.

Experience with the legislative process or a legal background would be an advantage but is not essential.

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.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

**We will**:

- Provide you with the mentoring and support to help you grow your knowledge and develop your skills
- Be open to discussing flexible working options with you
- Prioritise your health and well-being within a supportive and inclusive work environment

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for a Senior Policy Advisor is between $103,540 - $135,211, based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

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