Legal Publications Editor at NZ Ministry of Justice, Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Legal Publications Editor, Te Kura Kaiwhakawā Pacific Justice Sector Programme (PJSP)

Fixed term fulltime opportunity - Wellington

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Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Te Kura) is the education and development arm of Aotearoa New Zealand's judiciary. Te Kura is a business unit of the Office of the Chief Justice | Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā.

From 1 January 2022 Te Kura is funded for an initial five-year period by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to deliver support to judiciaries and courts in 15 Pacific countries.

As Legal Publications Editor you are primarily responsible for producing online publications to support Pacific judicial and court officers. You will co-ordinate and create content, working closely with key stakeholders including judges, academics and subject matter experts. Your legal research and editing skills will ensure the online publications are legally correct, well-written and relevant to needs of the specific audiences. You will edit and publish with an eye to consistency, style and accuracy.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will...

• Have a tertiary qualification in law and high-level experience in electronic publishing and project management
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with Pacific judges and other key stakeholders
• Proficiency in Pacific cultures and ideally in a Pacific language is an advantage, as is a working knowledge of the judiciary or courts

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Te Kura) is the education arm of the judiciary, providing education and development for judges throughout their careers.  

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. 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. 

Tono mai/How to 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.

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $84,366 and $110,172 based on skills and experience

Applications close on: Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Our Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We have a comprehensive range of health and safety protocols already in place across all our worksites to help keep our people safe from the effects of COVID-19. We strongly encourage and support all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.  Our current policy position is that vaccination is not a prerequisite for employment. However, while employed by Te Tāhū you will be bound by all policies, procedures and rules which are in effect at the time. This includes any future changes to our vaccination requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Riches sylvia.riches@justice.govt.nz