Senior Advisor - Operations Support

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Senior Advisors to join our fast-moving Operations Support team within National Service Delivery (NSD) based in Wellington. This permanent, full-time position offers an engaging environment where no two days are alike, balancing consistent operational tasks, service improvements, and involvement in innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management by effectively prioritizing requests, navigating, and influencing diverse internal relationships.
• Lead project delivery by defining business challenges, planning, and implementing solutions efficiently.
• Offer timely expert advice on legislative changes and assess their operational impact across NSD units.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with NSD leadership, Operations Support business groups, the Chief Operating Officer's office, and Policy teams.
• Collaborate to produce high-quality briefing documents and memoranda to facilitate decision-making.
• Support project implementation ensuring prompt and effective execution of government law and order initiatives.
• Manage a demanding and dynamic legislative work agenda.
• Provide mentoring and peer support within the team.

Skills and Experience

• Adaptability and agility in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret complex documents including legislation, financial data, and business information.
• Strong self-management skills, including prioritization to meet deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication alongside qualitative and quantitative analytical proficiency.
• Advanced stakeholder management to handle expectations collaboratively and maintain positive relationships.
• Understanding of customer and public expectations.
• Demonstrated capability in project delivery from problem definition to effective solution implementation.
• Solid grasp of government operations and machinery.
• Appreciation of cultural issues, including knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.

About the Ministry

At the Ministry of Justice (Te Tāhū o te Ture), we strive to reinforce public trust in New Zealand's legal system. We foster an inclusive culture valuing diversity across gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Benefits

• 4.4 weeks of annual leave
• Flexible working hours where feasible
• Access to an online professional development portal
• Participation in inclusive and proactive networks

Salary Details

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $99,208 to $127,683 depending on experience and skills.

Additional Information

Applications are reviewed upon submission with interviews conducted prior to the closing date of 18 October. Queries can be directed to recruitment@justice.govt.nz.