Court Victim Advisor

at  New Zealand Ministry of Justice

TE HAEATA/THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and adaptable person who has the necessary specialist knowledge, skills, and experience to make a major contribution to assisting victims of crime through the court process.
You’ll make an enormous difference to the victims through what you do. You will keep victims updated on the progress of their case and help them participate effectively in the Criminal Justice System.

The role requires you to demonstrate:

• Resilience when it comes to working with people.
• A calm nature and an ability to relate to people.
• Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and with victims who have been affected by serious crime.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who reflects the local community we are serving and who can effectively assist Te Tāhū o te Ture in honouring our commitment to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident communicator with sound judgment.
• Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships.
• Possess cultural awareness and competencies to be able to work with victims and their whanau who are from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector.

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.
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.

The role requires you to demonstrate:

• Resilience when it comes to working with people.
• A calm nature and an ability to relate to people.
• Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and with victims who have been affected by serious crime

We are looking for someone who reflects the local community we are serving and who can effectively assist Te Tāhū o te Ture in honouring our commitment to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident communicator with sound judgment.
• Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships.
• Possess cultural awareness and competencies to be able to work with victims and their whanau who are from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector