Te Haeata/The Opportunity
Shape the future direction of the Ministry of Justice and influence decisions that impact justice outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Job Description
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
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.
In This Role You Will
Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and direction-setting
Provide expert advice on emerging trends, risks and opportunities
Drive strategic foresight to inform future investment and priorities
Lead development of organisational performance frameworks and reporting
Deliver key accountability products, including the Statement of Intent and Annual Report
Influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across complex portfolios
Coach and mentor others, building strategic capability across the organisation
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'd love to hear from you.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will
Bring extensive experience in strategy,



performance, governance or organisational planning
Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and sound judgement in complex environments
Influence and engage senior leaders across diverse stakeholder groups
Apply a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori-Crown relationships
Translate complexity into compelling, practical advice and action
Coach and develop others through thought leadership and expertise
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 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.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's Great About Working Here
Advantages
4.4 weeks (22 days) annual leave
Flexible work arrangements where possible
Access to an online professional development portal
Inclusive employee-led networks
Opportunities to grow your career across a large and diverse organisation
See our full range of benefits /.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
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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