Senior Advisor, Learning and Development

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours where possible

online professional development portal

access to inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor, Learning & Development, to lead the learning approach for the Te Au Reka digital transformation, ensuring inclusive, effective pathways for staff, judiciary, and partners. You will plan, scope, design and deliver learning across diverse learner groups, collaborating with Change and Process teams, delivering on-time and within budget.

This 34-month fixed-term role offers a dynamic environment and opportunities to influence justice sector

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development within large-scale transformation or digital initiatives.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and evaluation models to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver learning initiatives on time and within budget in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the learning approach for Te Au Reka.
• Oversee planning, scoping, design and delivery of sustainable learning pathways.
• Collaborate with Learning Lead, Change and Process teams, and stakeholders to align learning with strategic goals.
• Influence stakeholders and drive high-quality learning initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Learning strategy

Job description

Senior Advisor, Learning & Development – Wellington based

Fulltime, fixed-term – 34 months

Te Au Reka – Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand by replacing highly manual, time‑consuming, paper‑based processes with a new digital case management solution.

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

As one of the Senior Advisors for the Te Au Reka programme, you will lead the development and delivery of the learning approach that will equip our diverse learner groups—ranging from Ministry staff, judiciary, and legal professionals to third‑party providers and participants—with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage confidently with our new digital solution. You will oversee the planning, scoping, design, and delivery of sustainable learning pathways, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. Your role is critical in empowering learners and aligning learning solutions with the Ministry's strategic goals.

Reporting to the Learning Lead for Te Au Reka, you will collaborate with the Te Au Reka Change and Process teams, operational groups, and key stakeholders including justice partners to develop and deliver the learning approach. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic project environment—someone organised, proactive, and adaptable. If you bring strong experience in learning and development, can influence stakeholders effectively, and are ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you. Please note, this position is located in Wellington.

Ō Pūkenga / Skills and Experience

• Over 5 years of experience in learning and development, particularly within large-scale transformation or digital initiatives.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and an up-to-date understanding of best practices, trends, and innovations in Learning and Development, with a proven ability to develop learning approaches and evaluation models to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with a proactive, adaptable approach—able to deliver high-quality learning initiatives on time and within budget in a fast-paced, complex environment.

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.

Be part of a significant initiative that will impact the lives of many across Aotearoa New Zealand. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a modernised justice system.

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 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.

Utu ā-tau / Salary

The salary band for this role is $99,208 - $135,539. The appointing salary will be between $99,208 - $127,683, based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 12 October 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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