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Job Offer: Senior Policy Advisor:ministryofjusticeJob description:Job DescriptionTe T?h? o te Ture – The Ministry of Justice, National Office, WellingtonEhara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. Te ?huatunga a te t?ranga/About the function Do you want to contribute to making Aotearoa New Zealand a safe and just society? Do you want to be part of a team that values Ng? Ao M?ori approaches and applies Te Tiriti o Waitangi to policy development and advice? Our work in the Justice Policy group is wide-ranging, with opportunities to shape thinking and drive change across the justice and social sectors. Information technology is important and challenging work, with new tests of your critical thinking and relationship management expertise every day. Our Senior Policy Advisors bring a depth of practice to policy work within their teams and across the wider group. They are responsible for leading and contributing to work on complex and sensitive issues, providing high quality analysis and advice, and contributing to capcapability building. Criminal Justice Unit Within Justice Policy group, the Criminal Justice unit provides oversight of the criminal justice system through stewardship of key legislation and leadership abilities on critical domestic and international criminal justice issues. We are seeking for several Senior Policy Advisor to join the unit, which is made up of four teams: »Criminal Law – responsible for work relating to preventing, investigating, and prosecuting crime, offences, and penalty levels, and covering organised crime »Sentencing and Rehabilitation – responsible for work relating to bail, sentencing, pafunction, management of offenders in the community, and rehabilitation of offenders »Terrorism and Law Enforcement – responsible for work related to counter terrorism, anti-money laundering, and other law enforcement stewardship (e.g., search and surveillance legislation) »Harm Reduction and Public Safety – responsible for a range of work focused on keeping New Zealanders safe – related to alcohol, drug, and firearms regulation, family and sexual violence in the criminal law, and aspects of national intelligence and security He p?kenga tou – expertise and practice The prosperous candidate will have a significant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, expertise, and practice. A national security clearance is not essential but may be of value. The prosperous candidate will demonstrate the following: »Relationship expertise – Do you care about helping people and have a strong sense of integrity? Are you self-aware and trustworthy, with a availability to lgain from others? »leadership abilities expertise – Can you take the initiative on issues, design and lead projects, and coach and lead others to deal with complex problems? »Advisory expertise – Do you have strong knowledge of machinery of government and public policy? Can you think analytically and critically? Do you find complex problems interesting, and have a knack for solving them? »Communication expertise – Are you an excellent communicator? Can you simplify complex information and ask questions to improve your knowledge? In turn, we will: » prioritise your well-being and professional development » empower you to coach others, and be coached by practiced policy professionals » provide opportunities to work on a range of important and challenging policy problems, and » provide a flexible working environment. M? te t?ma – About our team When you choose to work in the Justice Policy group, you are joining a highly prosperous team that is focused on making Aotearoa New Zealand a safe and just society. We are committed to honouring our obligations under te Tiriti o Waitangi. Joining the Ministry of Justice means you become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. Information technology is our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel safe, supported, and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is celebrated. Tono mai – How to apply To apply for this position, 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. income range The appointing income for this function will be between $100,221 and $130,876 located on expertise and practice. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 7 August 2022. Our Ministry’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We have a comprehensive range of health and safety protocols already in place across all our worksites to help keep our people safe from the effects of COVID-19. We strongly encourage and support all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Our current policy position is that vaccination is not a prerequisite for employment. However, while employed by Te T?h? you will be bound by all policies, procedures and rules which are in effect at the time. This includes any future changes to our vaccination requirements. If you have any questions, Contact Us byrecruitment@justice.govt.nz How to submit the application:https://apply.justice.govt.nz/jobs/MOJ-1647457Skills:
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