Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Haeata | The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategically minded Principal Advisor to join our Property Strategy & Planning team.
This is an opportunity to influence the long-term investment, optimisation, and stewardship of a large and diverse government property portfolio that supports justice services across Aotearoa New Zealand.
In addition to engaging in the property strategy and long-term planning, this role will require someone with excellent writing and strategic thinking. You will also be responsible for producing high-impact Cabinet papers, ministerial briefings, media releases, better business cases and responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests.
You'll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across government, helping to translate complex infrastructure and investment challenges into clear, compelling narratives that drive action. Your role will also require you to work across agencies to provide advice and co-ordinate Justice Sector responses.
Ō pūkenga | Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- Strategic thinking and the ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice.
- Excellent writing skills, with a proven ability to craft Cabinet papers, ministerial briefings, better business cases, media releases, and OIA responses.
- Strong understanding of the machinery of government, including public sector investment frameworks and Better Business Cases.
- Experience working with or alongside Māori organisations, and a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
- Financial literacy and the ability to interpret investment data and performance trends.
- Experience in working with ministerial services.
- The ability to lead, influence and build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Some experience in property or infrastructure planning is preferred.
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.
The role sits in our Property Strategy & Planning team who are responsible for the development and implementation of medium to long-term property strategies to enable the Ministry to achieve its strategic direction.
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 13 August; 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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