Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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Shape the future direction of the Ministry of Justice and influence decisions that impact justice outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Job Description

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Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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Shape the future direction of the Ministry of Justice and influence decisions that impact justice outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand. As Principal Advisor, Strategy & Performance, you'll bring strategic leadership, thought leadership and expert advice to some of the Ministry's most important organisational priorities. Working within Ātea a Rangi, Strategy, you'll lead enterprise strategy development, strategic foresight, organisational performance monitoring, and key accountability reporting. You'll partner with senior leaders across the Ministry to translate long-term ambitions into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical delivery approaches.

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In This Role You Will

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- Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and direction-setting
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- Provide expert advice on emerging trends, risks and opportunities
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- Drive strategic foresight to inform future investment and priorities
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- Lead development of organisational performance frameworks and reporting
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- Deliver key accountability products, including the Statement of Intent and Annual Report
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- Influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across complex portfolios
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- Coach and mentor others, building strategic capability across the organisation
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Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

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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'd love to hear from you.

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To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

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- Bring extensive experience in strategy,



performance, governance or organisational planning
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- Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and sound judgement in complex environments
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- Influence and engage senior leaders across diverse stakeholder groups
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- Apply a solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori-Crown relationships
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- Translate complexity into compelling, practical advice and action
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- Coach and develop others through thought leadership and expertise
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Mō Mātou/About Us

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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 provides enterprise leadership across strategy, performance, assurance, investment oversight and strategic partnerships. We combine evidence, insight and future-focused thinking to support better decision-making and improve justice outcomes. Our work helps ensure the Ministry remains focused on delivering an accessible, effective and trusted justice system for all New Zealanders. 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.

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

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Benefits

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- 4.4 weeks (22 days) annual leave
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- Flexible work arrangements where possible
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- Access to an online professional development portal
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- Inclusive employee-led networks
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- Opportunities to grow your career across a large and diverse organisation
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See our full range of benefits https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/careers/benefits/.

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Utu ā-tau/Salary

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The remuneration band for this role is $130,129 to $179,192. Appointments will be made based on skills and experience.

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