Director, Te Au Reka Process Design

• Job Type: Fixed Term Full Time
• Category: Management
• Location: Wellington City
• Date Advertised: 17-NOV-25
• Job Reference: MOJ/1896024
• Job Title: Director, Te Au Reka Process Design
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Director, Process Design – Te Au Reka Programme

Full Time, 3 year Fixed Term opportunity

Ministry of Justice | Senior Leadership Opportunity

Transforming Justice for Aotearoa New Zealand

Te Au Reka is one of the most significant transformation programmes in New Zealand's justice sector. As a joint initiative between the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary, Te Au Reka will modernise the administration of justice across our courts and tribunals. By digitising and streamlining processes, we aim to make engaging with the courts simpler, faster, and more accessible for all New Zealanders. This work will touch the lives of everyone who interacts with our courts, supporting fair and safe communities.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic leader to join us as Director, Process Design within the Te Au Reka programme. This is a critical role at the heart of our transformation, responsible for articulating and shaping the processes that underpin the effectiveness of our courts and tribunals—now and into the future.

As Director, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of user-centred processes for the new digital case management service, Te Au Reka.
• Translate business and court needs into functional requirements, ensuring solutions are practical, reliable, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Ministry, and with the judiciary, suppliers, the profession, government agencies, and other key groups.
• Champion and develop a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence within your team and across the programme.
• Be part of the Leadership Team responsible for the successful delivery of Te Au Reka.
• Play a key role in the direction of Te Au Reka, from concept to execution, ensuring the programme delivers real value to the courts, tribunals, and the people of New Zealand.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

You are an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in process design, and transformational change. You bring:

• Significant experience at a senior management level, ideally within the public sector or justice system.
• Deep knowledge of business design, process improvement, and service delivery in complex environments.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage credibly at all levels.
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that builds capability and fosters high performance.

If you are passionate about delivering better justice for all New Zealanders and ready to lead transformational change at scale, we invite you to apply.

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.

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:

• 22 days holiday leave
• 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

The appointing salary for this role is between $176,308 and $244,038, with the likely appointing salary between $176,308 and $227,440 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

For more information click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers website. You will be able to view the detailed position description, and apply for this role by completing the online application form to submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Friday 28 November; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.