Senior Advisorat NZ Ministry of Justice99,208 - 127,683
Are you an individual who thrives on working in a dynamic environment?Does working collaboratively and leading on a broad range of issues and topics excite you?Are you passionate about providing justice to Aotearoa? Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor for the Operations and Service Delivery (OSD) group to join our team in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO).As a Senior Advisor you will support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Operations and Service Delivery group (OSD) and report to the Director of the OCOO.You will be engaging with others across the organisation, justice sector, ministers' offices and judicial offices to support the delivery of the functions and responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer and the Ministry.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceWe are looking for: experience in providing trusted advice and leading significant pieces of worka good understanding of the machinery of government and legislative processesdemonstrated skills in forming and maintaining positive networks and partnershipsthe ability to influence at senior levels and to successfully work through othersthe ability to work collaboratively, within a close-knit team and autonomouslyexperience working with other agencies, external stakeholders and a range of people in the Ministry of Justice.
Mō te tīma/About our TeamAt Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.OSD is the largest group within the Ministry of Justice and has more than 2,700 staff throughout New Zealand.Our four business groups Senior, Employment, Environment & Coroners, Courts and Tribunals Regional Service Delivery, National Service Delivery, Commissioning and Service Improvement, National Security Operations, and Te Whare (Office of the Chief District Court Judge, deliver people-centred services to provide access to justice for our customers wherever, or however, they interact with the Ministry.Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we service.
It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.Utu ā-tau/SalarySalary band for this role is: $99,208 to $135,539. Appointing salary will be dependent on skills and experience. Tono mai/How to ApplyTo 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 from by attaching you CV and cover letter.Applications close on Sunday 7 June 2026.If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz