Senior Policy Advisor, Fixed Term at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Policy Advisor - Wellington, Fixed Term Full Time

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. 

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity 

Contribute to policy that shapes justice in Aotearoa.

We're looking for fixed-term Senior Policy Advisors, until June 2027, to join our policy teams and deliver on specific work programmes spanning Human Rights, Access to Justice, and both District and Senior Courts. 

You'll bring strong policy capability to a defined piece of work, delivering high-quality advice and contributing to solutions within your team's areas of focus. 

If you've got strong policy judgement, can turn complexity into clear advice, and build relationships easily, we want to hear from you. 

For the full picture of what this role involves, please read the position description before you apply. 

What's on offer -

• Real influence over policy that affects the lives of New Zealanders 

• Focused, meaningful work within one of our policy teams 

• Support from experienced policy professionals as you get up to speed 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

You'll bring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent relationship management and communication, the ability to prioritise and deliver on a defined work programme and sound knowledge of the machinery of Government. A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) and the right to work in New Zealand are essential. Legislative process experience is a bonus, not a requirement. 

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. 

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:

• 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 $112,766 to $145,388 pro rata, and will be based on skills and experience. 

Tono mai/Apply 

Apply via our Careers Website, attaching your CV and cover letter. Full detail on the role is in the position description.

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026. We will review CVs as they come in and invite candidates to interview before the close date. 

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz. 

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