Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
National Office | Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Legal Aid | Senior Advisor
Permanent, full-time
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Legal Aid Providers team based at the Ministry's National Office in Wellington. This team plays a vital role in supporting access to justice by maintaining the quality assurance framework for legal aid lawyers across Aotearoa.
The team leads the management and administration of provider approvals and contracts, and is responsible for monitoring and auditing the delivery of legal aid services. Working closely with colleagues across the wider Legal Aid Services business unit, we play a vital role in supporting people who are using or navigating the justice system.
In this role, you will lead and drive a workstream programme, provide coaching and mentoring to team members, produce high-quality documentation, and take the lead on strategic projects as needed. For the right candidate, this position offers valuable development opportunities to further build knowledge, capability, and leadership experience.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone who is customer-focussed and able to relate to a wide range of people at all levels. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- proven experience working at a Senior Advisor level or equivalent
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- a collaborative and team-focused attitude, with a desire to learn and support others
- experience supporting teams to manage competing priorities
- strong time management and prioritisation abilities
- relationship management experience, particularly in stakeholder engagement
- cultural awareness with an understanding of and respect for diverse cultures, values, and perspectives.
- relevant qualifications, skills, or equivalent knowledge in public sector service delivery or legal environments would be highly advantageous.
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.
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 $98,208 to $126,683 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 Sunday 22 June; 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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