Job DescriptionTe Haeata/The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced policy professional to lead the Sentencing and Rehabilitation policy team. This is a secondment/fixed-term opportunity, for a period of approximately 12 months. Reporting to the General Manager, Criminal Justice Unit, you will lead the Sentencing and Rehabilitation Team. The Criminal Justice Unit has a broad focus on criminal justice and criminal law developments, both internationally and domestically. The unit focuses on the drivers of crime and reducing offending behaviour, drawing in social policy and justice objectives and focus areas.
The Criminal Justice business unit considers the perspectives of, and works with, a broad range of stakeholders and policy levers beyond legislation and justice sector agencies. The Sentencing and Rehabilitation Team provides advice on how legislative change can support long-term reform of the criminal justice system. The team's work includes the provision of advice in a range of areas including approaches to sentencing (for example, preventative justice laws) and supporting the development of new criminal law and sentencing responses. We work closely with other justice sector agencies including Police, Corrections and Oranga Tamariki.
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And ExperienceIf you have proven yourself as a thoughtful people leader and coach, we want to hear from you. you will enjoy coaching and developing your team and supporting individuals to grow and thriveyou will be a proven problem solver and have the confidence to work with complexity and ambiguityyou will have an ability to relate to all types of people, from a range of sectors and stakeholders. Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
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 hereBenefitsWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: flexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $148,972 and $206,570 based on skills and experience. Tono mai/ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Monday 4 August; 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 recruitment@justice. govt. nzFollow us on LinkedIn
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