PX Advisor at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

People Experience (PX) Advisor - Wellington

Fulltime, fixed-term till 29 June 2027

Te Haeata/The Opportunity  

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as a PX Advisor in the AskHR Team. You will be responsible for providing professional proactive human resources advice, support, and services to Ministry managers to help them achieve agreed outputs and strategic goals. 

These advisory, support and related services include: 

• Working in partnership with managers to provide timely solutions, proactive and responsive to assist them to develop and maintain effective employee relationships and business solutions. 
• Providing managers with the means to develop in employees the capabilities and experience necessary to contribute to the achievement of the business goals and where appropriate, their personal development/growth objectives within the Ministry or the public sector. 
• Participate in the development of Human Resources policies and procedural guidelines with a strong focus on implementation of these in partnership with Ministry managers. 
• Co-ordination of, and contribution to ad hoc projects.  

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Demonstrated experience in providing sound and accurate HR advice based on policy and best practice. 
• Proven experience in communicating effectively, coaching, mentoring, and training managers to support the capability lift of people leaders. 
• Demonstrated your ability to show composure and a sense of perspective when working under pressure to help others maintain optimism and focus. 
• Drive and ambition, with a positive delivery focus to make things happen, achieve ambitious outcomes, and continually improve HR processes.

Mō mātou/About us  

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

In AskHR, we're a vibrant group of dedicated HR professionals driven by a passion for people and a commitment to making a meaningful difference. We pride ourselves on delivering timely, expert guidance across our People Experience policies, processes, and systems, ensuring our kaimahi receive outstanding support at every turn. 

Whether it's championing crucial projects like annual performance reviews or collaborating closely with our Business Partners to deliver tailored support, we are devoted to fostering a supportive and vibrant work environment. 

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 weeks 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/Salary  

The appointing salary for this role will be between $74,634 and $100,846 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 Thursday 22 July 2026; 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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