Ministry of Justice – New Zealand Looking for Principal Advisor at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Principal Advisor, Operations Support

Senior Courts, National Office, Wellington

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Principal Advisor to join our small, specialist team. We look forward to learning from you as you share your deep understanding of the Justice sector and excellent report writing and problem-solving skills. We are in an exciting period of change, so your leadership and fun, resilient approach will be appreciated.

Your main functions will be to provide strategic, analytical, and operational support, including leading and assisting with key projects and priorities. You will lead the development of proposals for new business initiatives and provide business advice to the Senior Courts Management Team.

You will have strong analytical skills, and be able to understand and interpret complex documents, including legislation, policy, financial, and business information. You will need well developed communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and deliver detailed written information in plain language. Your proven ability to work cooperatively and build and maintain networks with a range of groups will be key to your success.

He Pūkenga Tou/Skills And Experience

• Providing strategic advice at a principal level in a public sector organisation, or other experience in a relevant field
• Providing intellectual and professional leadership across and within organisations, including experience mentoring and developing junior staff and peers
• Leading complex projects to successful completion
• Communicating with a wide range of audiences on complex issues
• Understanding public sector systems and processes, including accountability requirements and using performance information to inform decision-making
• Able to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisations
• Able to use statistical methodologies and tools to monitor and analyse business operations and outcomes in a medium to large sized organisation

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 Operations Support team supports the delivery of our national frontline services and focuses on the implementation of small and quick fix business and service improvement initiatives, including knowledge base updates, and establishing and maintaining appropriate and effective internal and external relationships. The team is also responsible for coordinating the preparation of management and ministerial briefings and official correspondence so machinery of government and operational policy experience would be an advantage.

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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $107,540 to $150,174 based on skills and experience.

Tono Mai/How To Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 28 May 2023, however we will be reviewing CV’s as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]