Court Victim Support Advisor — Flexible Hours & Growth

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

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.