Policy Manager

at  New Zealand Ministry of Justice

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

TE HAEATA/THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead a new team in our Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit. The Policy Manager and team will support the delivery of an important and ambitious programme of work to improve court timeliness and people’s experience in the justice system.

Ō PŪKENGA/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you have proven yourself as a thoughtful people leader and manager then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• People management and capability development skills – You will enjoy coaching and developing your team and supporting individuals to grow and thrive.
• Policy leadership skills – You are a proven problem solver and have the confidence to work with complexity and ambiguity, supporting your team to deliver on high priority work.
• Relationship management skills – You can relate to all types of people, from a range of sectors and stakeholder groups.

The successful candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience. Experience with the legislative process would be a significant advantage but is not essential.

MŌ MĀTOU/ABOUT US

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to strengthening people’s trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It’s our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and 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 welcomed and celebrated.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the Policy Group, and this role will be placed in the Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit.
Your work will involve providing advice on topical and important matters such as improving court timeliness, our legal aid system, and family law issues. The Courts and Justice Services Policy Unit works to strengthen trust in the laws of Aotearoa New Zealand, administering and providing advice on the legal frameworks, systems and policies that underpin courts and tribunals, family relationships, access to justice and the provision of legal services.
Our work in the Policy Group is wide ranging, with opportunities to shape thinking and drive legislative change across the justice sector and all of government. We work at the interface of the executive, parliamentary and judicial branches of government. Our work is interesting and challenging, with a chance to apply your critical thinking and relationship management skills.