Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor

Operations Support, National Service Delivery, Wellington

Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for experienced Senior Advisors to join our Operations Support team within National Service Delivery (NSD) .

You will join a fast-paced team that is responsible for supporting the frontline operational delivery of essential Ministry of Justice services. No two days will be the same, with a mix of regular work, service improvement along with involvement in innovative programmes of work.

Key Responsibilities

Excellent stakeholder management skills - able to prioritise requests across functions, navigate and influence a wide range of stakeholder relationships.

Effective delivery of projects, including the ability to define a business problem, plan and deliver an effective solution.

Provide timely and expert advice on proposed legislative changes and the expected operational impacts on behalf of NSD business units.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with NSD leadership team, OSD business groups, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, and Policy.

Collaborate on high-quality briefing papers and memorandums to support decision-making.

Support implementation projects to ensure timely and effective delivery of the government's law and order initiatives.

Support a busy and fast-paced legislative work programme.

Provide peer-to-peer support and mentoring to other team members

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will be agile, solution-focussed, and able to think strategically, while also considering impacts on participants, kaimahi and key stakeholders for all NSD business units.

To be successful in this role you will have

proven experience being adaptable in a fast-paced environment and thrive in situations of ambiguity

ability to read, understand, and interpret complex documents, including legislation, financial, numerical and business information

ability to self-manage and self-prioritise a busy workload and work effectively to meet agreed deadlines

excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis

excellent stakeholder management skills - able to prioritize requests across functions, able to manage stakeholders' expectations confidently and collaboratively, and foster positive relationships across the Ministry

understand and meet our customers' and the public's expectations

effective delivery of projects, including the ability to define a business problem, plan and deliver an effective solution

strong understanding of the machinery of government

an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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:

4.4 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 $99,208 and $127,683 based on skills and experience.

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.

Applications close on 18 October; 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 [email protected])

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