Job Description
Advisor, Legal Aid Providers, National Office
Position type: Full time - Permanent
Application close date: 5pm on 05 October 2025
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.
We are looking for a Advisor to join the Legal Aid Providers team at the Ministry of Justice National Office in Wellington. The team is responsible for the quality assurance framework for lawyers delivering legal aid services across Aotearoa. The team leads the management and administration of provider approvals and contracts and is also responsible for monitoring and auditing the delivery of legal aid services. Together with our colleagues across the wider Legal Aid Services business unit, we support people using or accessing the justice system.
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:
- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- 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.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
You will be expected to contribute to the overall work programme and will be responsible for the approval of providers to deliver Legal Aid services, including providing the secretariat support for Selection Committee meetings and ensuring providers are supported through the application process. You will also be expected to assist with the auditing and complaints workstreams by writing high-quality documents and leading smaller projects as required.
There will be development opportunities to continue to build their knowledge and experience.
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience
To be successful in the role you will need to be customer-focussed and able to relate to a wide range of people at all levels. You will have:
- experience working at Advisor level or equivalent
- relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience
- excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- experience in relationship management and working with stakeholders
- well-developed written and oral communication skills
- team player attributes with the motivation to learn from others
Utu ā-tau/Salary
Salary range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $73,634 - $94,591 based on skills and experience.
Tono Mai/How To 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 at 5pm on Sunday 5 October 2025, however we will be reviewing CV's 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
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