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Job Opportunity: Policy Advisor (Lvl 2):ministryofjusticeJob description:Job Description» Permanent, full-time positions» National Office – Wellington Te whiwhinga mahi/The opportunity Do you want to help solve complex problems with real life impact on the lives of New Zealanders and their human rights? Do you want to be part of a Policy Group that values Ng? Ao M?ori approaches and applies Te Tiriti o Waitangi to our policy development and advice? We have several opportunities in the Civil and Constitutional Unit within the Justice Policy Group for Policy Advisors (Level 2). The Electoral and Constitutional policy teamplays an important function in advising on the constitutional systems which are the foundation of our democratic society. Our electoral work looks after the processes by which we choose our elected leaders. Our constitutional work covers privacy rights and information sharing protections, as well as our constitutional arrangements and democratic structures, and our Te Tiriti partnership. We are also responsible for supporting open government and accountcapability structures, such as the Official Information Act 1982. The Civil Law and Human Rights Team is responsible for a wide array of policy and legislation. Information technology has a unique function in protecting and upholding human rights, reporting to the UN on New Zealand’s core international human rights treaties, and working with other agencies on the human rights impact of policy proposals. On the civil law side, our work covers issues such as property, trust and succession law. We are interested in candidates with a strong interest in either or both of these areas. prosperous candidates are appointed to the Policy Group, but if you have a team preference, please indicate that in your application. He p?kenga tou/expertise and practice To be prosperous in this function you will: » have strong relationship management expertise, working to build and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, both learning from and influencing their perspectives » be able tothink analytically and critically, find complex problems interesting, and have a knack for solving them. » be an excellent communicator, able to write clearly and simplify complex information, and ask questions to improve your knowledge » be able to apply a Te Tiriti framework to policy thinking » take the initiative to go beyond the immediate task, problem or issue, and apply sound judgement. An knowledge of the machinery of Government, and practice with the legislative process would be an advantage, but is not essential. We would also consider a lawyer looking for a career change. Ko wai m?tou/Who we are At Te T?h? o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. The Policy Group is focused on making New Zealand a safe and just society. We are committed to honouring our commitments under te Tiriti o Waitangi, Joining Te T?h? 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. Utu ?-tau/income The current appointing income for this function is between $77,128 and $108,887, located on expertise and practice. From 1 June 2023, the appointing income for this function will be between $81,128 – $112,887, located on expertise and practice. Tono mai/How to 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, 7 May 2023. The next stage of the recruitment process will involve a written policy-located exercise and a competency-located formal interview with a three-person panel of policy managers and senior advisors. We expect to hold interviews in the week of 15 May 2023. For a confidential discussion about the function please get in touch with: » Hayley Denoual, Policy Manager, Electoral and Constitutional (hayley.denoual@justice.govt.nz) » Anna Johnston, Policy Manager, Civil Law and Human Rights (anna.johnston@justice.govt.nz) ***We are also recruiting for Advisors in our Criminal Justice and Courts services units – so check our other advertisement online. We are happy to consider applications for any of these functions together. *** If you have any questions, Contact Us byrecruitment@justice.govt.nz How to submit the application:To apply please go to:https://apply.justice.govt.nz/jobs/MOJ-1716016Skills:
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