Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief District Court Judge
Permanent Full Time
Wellington Based

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
It's an exciting time to join us in the role of Senior Advisor in the office of the Chief District Court Judge (Te Whare).
The team at Te Whare provides administrative, operational and strategic support to the District Court Judicial Leadership team comprising the Chief District Court Judge, Principal Family Court Judge, Principal Youth Court Judge and the National Executive Judge,.
The Senior Advisor will work collaboratively within Te Whare to provide strategic and operational advisory support to the Director and wider Te Whare team . This role will be involved in the management, planning and delivery of a number of projects, as well as improvement initiatives and business-as-usual processes.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
Experience in providing trusted strategic advice and issues management are vital for this role.
You will need strong written and oral communications skills, including an ability to quickly and accurately synthesise complex material. We are looking for a team player who contributes well in a small and busy office. Understanding of judicial and legal systems is highly desirable.

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
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:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• 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 will be between $110,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 23 October; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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