Advisor, Statutory Appointments and Specialist Functions
Office of Legal Counsel, National Office, Wellington
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are looking for an advisor to join the Office of Legal Counsel/Appointments and Specialist Functions Team. You will need to have knowledge of and/or experience in machinery of government and judicial processes, an ability to produce high quality written material and work confidently with Minister's Offices, the Judiciary the legal profession and members of the public.
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 Office of Legal Counsel provides a broad range of specialist legal advice across all groups within the Ministry and includes the Ministry's Appointments and Specialist Functions team. This team is responsible for managing judicial and crown entity appointments, supporting the office of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner and the Central Authority overseeing Hague Convention applications.
We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
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.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
The role is a busy and varied one. You will need to be organised, have a professional approach to your work, good communication skills and be able to deal with people from all levels of the organisation and with matters that may be sensitive or confidential.
You will be responsible for a range of activities such as managing and responding to correspondence, case management of Central Authority and Judicial Conduct Commissioner cases, drafting cabinet and briefing papers, arranging and supporting judicial appointment panels, engaging with stakeholders and supporting administrative functions across the Office of Legal Counsel.
You will be confident using Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
You will be a fast learner, enthusiastic, flexible and have a great sense of humour. You will have excellent attention to detail, the discretion to be able to deal with confidential information and the time management and planning skills to enable you to respond to changing needs and priorities. You will need to show initiative and the willingness to get things done.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
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
- 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.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $73,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
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 20 June 2025
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
