Principal Judicial Advisor, Te Au Reka
Fixed Term Full Time / Secondment opportunity (end date 1 September ****)
Wellington Based
Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders
Te Au Reka represents the opportunity to make a profound difference to those who work in, and interact with, courts and tribunals.
This new digital case management system will help modernise the administration of justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It will replace highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based processes, transforming the way people access and experience justice in New Zealand.
Job Description
Principal Judicial Advisor, Te Au Reka
Fixed Term Full Time / Secondment opportunity (end date 1 September ****)
Wellington Based
Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders
Te Au Reka represents the opportunity to make a profound difference to those who work in, and interact with, courts and tribunals.
This new digital case management system will help modernise the administration of justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It will replace highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based processes, transforming the way people access and experience justice in New Zealand.
Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme, spanning courts and tribunals nationwide.
In delivering Te Au Reka we're challenging traditional norms in search of more innovative ways of working.
We explore, learn and adapt to overcome hurdles and take advantage of opportunities.
We are a high functioning and collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment, motivated by the significance of this work and supporting each other to get it done.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Principal Judicial Advisor, Te Au Reka is responsible for facilitating the judiciary's effective participation in this major initiative to modernise the administration of justice through the courts and tribunals of Aotearoa New Zealand.




You will support and advise the Manager, Judicial and Legal Profession Engagement and will work with the Te Au Reka judicial lead and judicial representatives for the Te Au Reka programme to support effective consultation, collaboration, and decision-making.
You will also work closely with the Te Au Reka programme delivery team and Office of the Chief Justice, to support the judiciary on a broad range of topics and issues that relate to Te Au Reka.
You will focus on getting things done with and through others - knowing which key decisions you need to make, where to influence, when to collaborate, and when to delegate.
You will welcome and value diversity and contribute to creating an inclusive work environment where differences are acknowledged and respected, fostering a strong team that delivers.
As the Principal Judicial Advisor, you will use your knowledge of the separation of powers and the implication this has for information management, and the Te Au Reka governance requirements, to ensure information has been accurately interpreted and captured from a judicial perspective and that the change has been considered from all angles.
You will prepare materials to support engagements with the judiciary, will participate in workshops to understand the requirements of the judiciary, and will support change readiness activities for the judiciary.
The Principal Advisor reports to the Manager, Judicial and Legal Profession Engagement, Te Au Reka.
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience




To be successful in the role, the following skills and experience will be beneficial:
Working in a court environment with an understanding of court processes
Working with the judiciary and senior managers
Communicating with a wide range of audiences on complex issues
Experience working on technology or digital transformation projects
Workshop facilitation or design thinking facilitation skills
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 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
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.
These include:
22 days holiday leave
flexible work hours where possible
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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 $130,129 to $179,192 - while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract robust candidates into this role.
Applications close on Wednesday 9 September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact ****** and include "MOJ XXX" (job number) in your subject line.
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