Manager Advisory Services - Te Ao Mārama

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Manager Advisory Services

Te Ao Mārama – Enhancing Justice for all programme

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Te Ao Mārama is a judicially-led Kaupapa that aims to improve the experience for all people who participate in the court system, including victims and whānau. By partnering with iwi and engaging with communities, Te Ao Mārama will be designed to best serve each community's specific needs.

A multi-disciplinary roopu has been established to design, develop, and deliver the programme. We are seeking a Manager, Advisory Services to join our programme's management team, providing thought leadership on strategic, operational, and complex policy matters to support the delivery of Te Ao Mārama.

This is a fixed term role until December 2025, and we would ideally like someone that can start immediately to help deliver this transformative programme of work.

You will work closely with teams across the Ministry of Justice and the wider Justice Sector. The programme is now in its final stages, focusing on transitioning Te Ao Mārama initiatives into Business-as-Usual teams.

We're looking for someone who finds fulfilment in leading a team of multi-disciplined professionals, and who enjoys developing their people to deliver outstanding results.

In this role, you will:

• lead a small team managing multiple priorities, providing advice to Ministers, senior officials, and the judiciary, while supporting programme transition activities through the development of tools and resources to enable change
• keep your commitment to growing and supporting your team at the heart of everything you do
• provide high-quality advice to the programme and thrive on the challenge of responding to ministerial.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

This is the ideal opportunity for a people leader who thrives on strategic thinking and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• proven leadership experience in complex organisations, ideally within the public sector.
• strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• a deep understanding of public sector processes and the Machinery of Government.
• excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• knowledge of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in policy and strategic contexts (or a commitment to developing this capability).

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.

Te Ao Mārama will mean that all people who come to court to seek justice will be seen, heard, understood and able to meaningfully participate. Te Ao Mārama is inclusive of all people, no matter their means or abilities, regardless of their ethnicity or culture, and regardless of who they are or where they are from. For more information, please visit Te Ao Mārama - Enhancing Justice for All

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:

• 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 will be between $129,129 and $179,192 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 20 August 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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