Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Lead system change. Influence outcomes. Make a difference for our communities. Lead work that helps shape better justice outcomes for Māori across Aotearoa. We believe change is possible—and we are looking for a leader who does too.

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity Lead system change. Influence outcomes. Make a difference for our communities. Lead work that helps shape better justice outcomes for Māori across Aotearoa. We believe change is possible—and we are looking for a leader who does too.

In This Role You Will

- Lead a team delivering strategic advice and insights for Māori outcomes
- Build trusted partnerships with iwi, hapū and justice sector stakeholders
- Design and oversee initiatives that address systemic disproportionality
- Embed Te Tiriti principles, tikanga and mātauranga Māori across our work
- Provide leadership across strategy, performance and organisational priorities

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 you believe you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

- Demonstrate deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
- Bring experience leading complex, multidisciplinary teams
- Bring experience building influential relationships across government and Māori partners
- Deliver strategic programmes, policy, service design or system change
- Provide explicit, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders





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. Ātea a Rangi – Strategy leads the Ministry's strategic direction, performance, partnerships, and long-term planning. We work across the organisation and justice sector to improve outcomes for future generations, combining data, evidence, relationships and insight to inform decision-making and drive meaningful change. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti partnerships and improving outcomes for Māori sits at the heart of our work. 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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's Great About Working Here

Benefits

- 22 days annual leave
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Access to an online professional development portal
- Inclusive employee-led networks and communities

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is between $149,972 to $193,782. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 16 August 2026. If you have any questions, please contact and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line.

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