Senior Consultant - Supply Chain Risk

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice seeks a Senior Consultant in Supply Chain Risk to lead the development of a new assurance framework and enhance organizational resilience. This role involves advising on risk management strategies while building stakeholder relationships and driving operational effectiveness. Join a committed team focused on empowering individuals and delivering high-quality consulting.

Benefits

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Access to inclusive networks

Qualifications

• Experience in advisory or consultancy roles in complex organizations.
• Ability to translate strategy into operational reality.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Third-Party Assurance Framework.
• Provide expert advice to enhance risk maturity.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and coach team members.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Senior Consultant - Supply Chain Risk | Wellington City

The Protective Security, Strategy & Planning Team coordinates and supports Te Tāhū o te Ture to promote a positive security culture. We are looking to embed a new Third-Party Assurance Framework and we are seeking a strategic experienced Senior Consultant – Supply Chain Risk to help lead this important work.

Reporting to the Manager Protective Security, Strategy and Planning, you will play a key role in strengthening our third party and supplier assurance approach, ensuring alignment with protective security requirements, industry best practices and Ministry's business and service delivery processes.

You'll be a recognised risk leader, able to provide expert advice, coaching and support across the Ministry to build capability and uplift risk maturity. This is your chance to influence organisational resilience and deliver real value through proactive and collaborative engagement.

We are looking for someone who has Advisory or Consultancy experience from a large and complex organisation. To be successful in this role you will have:

• proven ability to translate strategy, policy and planning into operational reality
• strong writing and verbal communication skills
• extensive experience providing advice and solutions to mitigate risk
• ability to build and sustain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks
• experience coaching and mentoring others, with a focus on fit for purpose, service orientated delivery.

Ideally you will also have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience (2–5 years), with a commitment to continued development
• a sound understanding of constitutional principles and legal frameworks underpinning the New Zealand justice system and wider public service
• experience in protective security strategy, planning, or operations within a government department or a private security consultancy.

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 Protective Security, Strategy & Planning team are moving away from traditional compliance-driven services toward a value-based, customer-focused model. Our consultative, coaching-led approach helps surface risks, build capability, and drive continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to empowering people, delivering high-quality consulting, and adding real value by helping customers manage their business risk.

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.

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 and $135,539 based on skills and experience.

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 6 July however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.