Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
- Are you excited about making improvements to our justice system?
- Are you a critical thinker who enjoys problem solving?
- Do you thrive in a project team environment?
We're seeking Principal Advisors to join the Design and Implementation team in Commissioning and Service Improvement (CSI). We work to support delivery of positive change in the justice system for a safe and fair Aotearoa. We have both permanent and fixed term or secondment (7 months) opportunities available.
As a Principal Advisor, you will lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects and be able to develop the capability of others. You will analyse problems, assess options and design improvements across courts, tribunals and wider justice sector initiatives. The successful applicant can think outside the box, understand and interpret data to get to the heart of the issues.
The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and provides an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your project management, process design, workshop facilitation, procurement, change management and leadership skills using a range of internationally recognised improvement methodologies.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
Ideally, the skills and experience we are looking for include:
- effective project management experience, including the ability to define a business problem and plan and deliver an effective solution
- a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks across and within organisations
- excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis
- proven experience in leading and delivering operational excellence through successful application of business improvement or analysis methodologies
- comfort in working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
- a good understanding of the justice sector - direct experience working in the court or tribunal environment is an advantage, but not essential.
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.
We offer a collaborative working environment and a strong, positive team culture. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the way justice services are delivered. The role is based in the Ministry's national office in Wellington.
We use several improvement and change methodologies to design and deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced and complex environment. We have a diverse and varied work programme covering all aspects of the justice system.
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 $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 Thursday 8 May; 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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