Senior Advisor Te Ao Mārama | Justice Transformation

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks and communities of

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor Te Ao Mārama to lead embedding across the District Court, based in Wellington or Hamilton. You will provide high-quality strategic advice, lead workstreams, and build strong relationships with iwi, hapū and communities to support evidence-based decision making and improved outcomes.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to culturally responsive, accessible justice, working across sectors to shape practice and policy in Aotearoa New

Qualifications

• Proven strategic advisory capability in large organisations or public sector.
• Experience building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working with iwi, hapū or Māori organisations and kaupapa Māori.
• Experience in justice/public sector or similarly complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality strategic advice on complex, evolving issues.
• Lead projects and workstreams that support Te Ao Mārama implementation.
• Build relationships with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and communities.
• Support capability development and communities of practice across courts and tribunals.
• Monitor outcomes, identify improvements, and support evidence-based decisions.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and advice for senior leaders and governance groups.
• Support nationally consistent practice while enabling local approaches.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Kaupapa Māori approaches

Public sector / justice experience

Communication skills

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor Te Ao Mārama to lead embedding across the District Court, based in Wellington or Hamilton. You will provide high-quality strategic advice, lead workstreams, and build strong relationships with iwi, hapū and communities to support evidence-based decision making and improved outcomes.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to culturally responsive, accessible justice, working across sectors to shape practice and policy in Aotearoa New