- Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Category: Business Improvement
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 25-JUL-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1876180
- Job Title: Senior Advisor
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Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Advisor – Crown Entity Monitoring to join our System Performance and Monitoring team at the Ministry of Justice.
In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative, high performing team that monitors the performance of justice sector Crown entities and provides strategic advice to responsible managers.
Your work will help strengthen public confidence in New Zealand's legal and democratic institutions by ensuring that crown entities are well governed, high-performing and aligned with government priorities.
Reporting to the Manager, System Performance and Monitoring, you will:
- monitor the performance and accountability of Crown entities within the justice portfolio
- provide high-quality, strategic advice to responsible Ministers on governance, risk, and investment
- support continuous improvement across Crown entities by identifying trends and opportunities
- influence decision-making through insightful performance analysis and advice
- build strong relationships with Ministers, boards, Chief Executives, and senior officials
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
We are seeking someone with a natural curiosity and eagerness to understand complex systems and improve them. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- a proactive approach — you take ownership of your work and act on opportunities with minimal direction.
- exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
- confidence working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
- proven ability to foster strong, positive relationships and build effective networks.
- confidence working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
- experience engaging with Ministers, Chief Executives, governance boards, and senior leaders.
- a solid understanding of governance practices and procedures, both board and internal
- familiarity with public sector investment and performance systems, including budget processes, accountability mechanisms, and performance reporting for decision-making.
Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
The System Performance and Monitoring team supports upholding the Ministry's reputation, by ensuring our statutory accountability responsibilities and Crown entity monitoring obligations are effectively met.
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
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 $111,766 and $154,680 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 Sunday 10 August; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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