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

Principal Adviser, Office of the Chief Executive, Ministry of Justice

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

The Principal Adviser is a key member of the advisory team which supports the Secretary for Justice to provide high quality, nuanced support and advice to connect the Chief Executive to all his key relationships – ministry, ministers, judiciary and others. We aim to make sure information and decisions flow smoothly to and from the Secretary for Justice, alert him to emerging strategic issues and opportunities, and support him to manage them. Join us in our welcoming and busy office in a leading role.

You can apply through our internal careers website.

He Pūkenga Tou/Skills And Experience

To be successful in the role you will:

• Get satisfaction from helping others to succeed
• Have a successful track record of making things happen
• Be curious and motivated about how to make organisations sing
• Bring a working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of Te Tāhū o te Ture – Ministry of Justice

You Are Likely To Have

• 5 or more years government experience, preferably in the justice sector
• Ability to identify key information and issues and work as part of a team to solve problems and progress opportunities
• Be a team player
• Policy or legal experience would be desirable
• Gain a unique perspective of the Ministry of Justice and understanding of the role of the Secretary
• Expand your networks in an agency with significant operational and policy responsibilities
• Take your advisory career to the next step

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 office of the Chief Executive is a small friendly team, which is committed to modelling the best of Te Tāhū o te Ture values and behaviours. The team is involved in a wide range of matters, including matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.

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.

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

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be on the J9 scale ($124,397 – $161,225 from 1 June 2023 – 30 November 2023, increasing to $128,129 – $166,062 from 1 December 2023), 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 03 July 2023 however we will be reviewing CV’s as they come in and contacting candidates for preliminary discussions before the close date.

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