Court Victim Advisor

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand is seeking a proactive Court Victim Advisor in Christchurch for a permanent full‑time position. You will support victims through the court process, keep them informed of progress, and help them participate effectively in the criminal justice system.

The role requires resilience, calmness with diverse people, and strong relationship skills. A NZ driver licence is required, and some travel within the region may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Be a confident communicator with sound judgment.
• Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships.
• Be a strong team player who can manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another confidently and professionally.
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector is desirable.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist victims of crime through the court process and keep them updated on case progress.
• Help victims participate effectively in the criminal justice system.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across courts and partner agencies.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Relationship building

Teamwork

Driver Licence

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Court Victim Advisor – Christchurch, Permanent Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and adaptable person who has the necessary specialist knowledge, skills, and experience to make a major contribution to assisting victims of crime through the court process.

You will make an enormous difference to the victims through what you do. You will keep victims updated on the progress of their case and help them participate effectively in the criminal justice system.

The Role Requires You To Demonstrate

• Resilience when it comes to working with people
• A calm nature and an ability to relate to people of all walks of life
• Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and with victims who have been affected by serious crime.

Mō Mātou/About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we are 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.

The position holder will be required to provide services to several courts within their cluster or region, including some travel where necessary.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

We are looking for someone who reflects the local community we are serving and who can effectively assist Te Tāhū o te Ture in honouring our commitment to the people of Aotearoa. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident communicator with sound judgment
• Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships
• Be a strong team player who can manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another confidently and professionally, sometimes in challenging circumstances
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector is desirable

A full New Zealand Driver Licence is required.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

• 4.4 weeks annual 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 remuneration band for this role is $74,634 to $95,591 - the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

Applications close on 11 October 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 [e-mail]