Senior Advisorat NZ Ministry of Justice99,208 - 135,539
Senior Advisor, Te Au Reka2 year, Fixed
- term, Full TimeWellington CBD Te Au Reka
- Improving access to justice for all New ZealandersTe Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals.
We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based process with a new digital case management solution transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand.In delivering Te Au Reka, we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change.
Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working.
We are building a team who are highly collaborative, inquisitive, and adaptable.
Te Au Reka is a game-changer and we care deeply about making it a success.
Te Haeata/The OpportunityWe are looking for Senior Advisors to join the Programme Investment and Management team.
This team is responsible for the direction, delivery and the health of the Te Au Reka Programme, as well as supporting the Deputy Secretary with management of day-to-day business as usual activities for the Te Au Reka Business Group.You will lead and provide support across a broad range of topics and issues that relate to the operation and management of the Te Au Reka Programme and business group:Deputy Secretary Office and business group support
- provide quality assurance and strategic advice to the Deputy Secretary and Te Au Reka leadership team to ensure all business requirements are met.
- support the wider Te Au Reka team to ensure all programme milestones and deliverable requirements are met.
- lead and support the development and delivery of key programme collateral, workstream deliverables and programme assurance activities.
This includes input into Project and Programme Management Plans, Business Cases and financial drawdowns, and support for Programme assurance activities and assessments, e.g.
Business Case Clinics and Gateway reviews.Ō Pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this position you will have:Experience in a project or programme environment, including experience writing status and progress reports, project/programme management plans, and other project collateral.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical thinking skills.An understanding of the machinery of government and public sector systems and processes (Ministers offices, ministerial and government processes).Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.Strong understanding of Microsoft products.A willingness to be a team player, and to contribute as necessary to deliver programme outcomes of a high standard.
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.
These include:22 days holiday leave,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/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role is between $97,208- $135,539 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/ApplyTo apply, click the Apply Online button below and complete the online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on Tuesday, 03 March 2026.If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz