Senior Advisor

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Online professional development portal

Inclusive staff networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Advisor, Strategy & Performance to provide high-quality strategic advice, lead analysis of trends, and help design performance frameworks that drive organisational accountability and improvement.

You will work across the Ministry with senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen strategic alignment and deliver meaningful outcomes, applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and influencing strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, planning, performance, or governance.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice on complex issues.
• Build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi lens to your work.
• Communicate complex information with clarity and influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality strategic advice and analysis.
• Lead analysis of emerging trends and future opportunities.
• Help design performance frameworks for accountability.
• Collaborate across the Ministry with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Contribute to accountability documents and reporting.

Skills

strategy

planning

performance

governance

stakeholder engagement

communication

Job description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Join Ātea a Rangi, Strategy, and help shape the strategic direction of the Ministry of Justice. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide planning, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making that supports better justice outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Job Description

As a Senior Advisor, Strategy & Performance, you will provide high-quality strategic advice, lead analysis of emerging trends and future opportunities, and help design performance frameworks that enable organisational accountability and improvement. You'll work across the Ministry, collaborating with senior leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen strategic alignment and deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Develop strategic advice, insights, and future-focused analysis
• Support enterprise strategy, planning, and performance frameworks
• Monitor and report on strategic priorities, KPIs, and organisational outcomes
• Contribute to key accountability documents, including the Statement of Intent and Annual Report
• Build trusted relationships and influence strategic decision-making across the Ministry

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

• Bring experience in strategy, planning, performance, or governance
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice on complex issues
• Build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Apply a Te Tiriti o Waitangi lens to your work and advice
• Communicate complex information with clarity and influence

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.

The Ātea a Rangi, Strategy group leads the Ministry's strategic direction, enterprise performance, investment oversight, and strategic partnerships. We combine data, evidence, and insights to support decision-making, improve outcomes, and help deliver a more accessible and effective justice system. Our team works across the organisation, partnering with leaders and stakeholders to drive meaningful change and long-term impact.

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

Benefits

• 4.4 weeks (22 days) annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Access to an online professional development portal
• Membership of a variety of inclusive and proactive staff networks

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $112,766 to $154,680. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 09 September 2026.