Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Senior Advisor Education and Development


Company : Public Defence Service - New Zealand


Location : Wellington, Australia


Created : 2025-07-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Advisor Education and DevelopmentJoin to apply for the Senior Advisor Education and Development role at Public Defence Service - New ZealandContinue with Google Continue with GoogleSenior Advisor Education and Development2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Advisor Education and Development role at Public Defence Service - New ZealandJob DescriptionTe Kura Pacific Justice Sector Programme Senior Advisor Education and DevelopmentJob DescriptionTe Kura Pacific Justice Sector Programme Senior Advisor Education and DevelopmentFulltime position opportunity (Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington);Kia ora, Kia orana, Tlofa lava, Mauri, Ml e lelei, Tlofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ml ni, Noa''ia, Halo wantoks, Kaselehila, Ekamawir omo, Yokwe, Apinum, and warm Pacific greetings.Te Haeata/The OpportunityTe Kura Kaiwhakaw/Institute of Judicial Studies (Te Kura) is the education arm of the judiciary providing education and development for judges throughout their careers.The programme encompasses a wide range of services and activities spanning mentoring, professional development and technical training, through to enhancing human rights and gender and family violence responsiveness.An important objective of the programmes is to support relationships between mainstream and Pasifika justice systems in ways which increase access to fair and high-quality justice for vulnerable people.EducationAs Senior Advisor Education and Development, you will provide education leadership, legal research, analysis and advice to support the delivery of Te Kura''s Pacific Justice Sector Programme. You will:actively be involved in the development of the work programme and implementation of the MERL framework, and related strategic piecescontribute to monitoring and quality assurance activities and providing analysis from management informationidentify issues or risks, escalating where appropriate, and contributing to the development and implementation of mitigation strategiescontribute to the development of papers, reports, briefings and proposals. Pkenga/Skills And ExperienceWith your demonstrated interpersonal skills and attention to detail, you are confident working alone and as part of a team. You are resilient, forward thinking and highly organised, responding positively to changing priorities. You understand and recognise cross-cultural issues and are open to continued learning about yourself and others in the diverse communities you will be working with across both New Zealand and the Pacific.You Will Havea relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in education and in lawexperience in conducting, analysing and reporting on research undertakenconfidence in use and manipulation of data to make an argument and support a proposalwillingness and ability to review, develop, and improve existing systemsexcellent legal research and writing skillsdemonstrated ability to role model Pacific best practice by facilitating and delivering high quality, culturally appropriate and co-designed solutions.M Mtou/About UsAt Te Th o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we''re committed to strengthening people''s trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.The Pacific Justice Sector Programme (PJSP) is a multi-jurisdictional initiative guided by the Pacific Chief Justices'' 15-member Leadership Forum, which includes Aotearoa New Zealand''s Chief Justice Winkelmann in her capacity as Chief Justice of Tokelau. The PJSP aims to promote a stable, prosperous and resilient Pacific through support for the development of accessible, fair, responsive and efficient justice systems.Joining Te Th 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.Ng painga o tnei whi 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:4.4 weeks holiday leaveflexible 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 -tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $ 98,208 and $135,539 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 11 July; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Public Defence Service - New Zealand by 2xGet notified about new Development Advisor jobs in Wellington, South Australia, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr