Senior Advisor at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Advisor – Governance & Assurance, People Experience

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

The Strategy and Performance team is responsible for translating the Ministry's organisational strategy into a People Experience strategy and work programme, providing a centralised hub of PX data, reporting, analytics and insights to assist with evidence-based decision making.

The Senior Advisor, Governance and Assurance will maintain the system that keeps our work relating to governance, assurance, planning, reporting, and other corporate functions.  You will be ensuring papers are submitted appropriately to decision-making committees, producing planning documents, and managing the obligations the group has to Ministry-wide performance, accountability, financial, planning and corporate reporting matters.

He pūkenga tou/skills and experience

You will need:

• expertise in understanding and interpreting complex documents, including legislation, financial, numerical and business information
• an understanding of the context and wider environment, with the ability to balance technical and non-technical issues
  • the use of governance and accountability systems and processes, ideally in the public sector, including the use of performance information to inform decision-making
  • an understanding of planning, reporting, and programme and project management systems
• well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to manage challenging negotiations and relationships

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.

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: 5 July 12022

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 recruitment@justice.govt.nz