Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor (part-time, permanent position) Ministry of Justice

• Provider and Community Services, Commissioning and Service Improvement Te Haeata/The Opportunity. Would you like to:be part of a thriving, collaborative and innovative group that works with community providers delivering justice servicesmake a difference to the system that enables access to justice for allensure high quality services are delivered that meet the needs of New Zealanders?If this sounds like you then we are interested in hearing from you!We are looking for a senior advisor to join the community services team in the Ministry of Justice National Office.You will be responsible for managing the transition of contract management for Te Ao Mārama services to Provider and Community Services. You will work closely with the Regional Relationship Manager to manage the contracts. This will include establishing effective contract management processes and systems, supporting provider relationships and service delivery, and undertaking ongoing contract management. Ongoing responsibilities will include monitoring contract performance, managing and reconciling monthly invoices, undertaking scheduled site visits as required, and contributing to procurement processes. Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience. We are looking for candidates that have:experience working at a senior advisor level or equivalentrelevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and experienceknowledge of public sector processes, including social sector fundingdemonstrated experience in relationship management and working effectively with iwi, kaupapa Māori providers, and community stakeholderswell-developed written and oral communication skillsprocurement and contracting knowledge and experiencethe ability to work well in a team with motivation to learn from others.A full, clean drivers licence is a requirement for this position as the successful candidate may be required to travel to fulfil contract management duties.This is a permanent, part-time position of 20 hours per week. The days and hours of work are negotiable. 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. We 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 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $99,208 and $127,683 based on skills and experience. Tono mai/Apply. To 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 6 November; 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.nz. Follow us on LinkedIn