Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Kura Pacific Justice Sector Programme – Senior Advisor – Ina'ilau
Fulltime position opportunity (Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington)
Kia ora, Kia orana, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Noa'ia, Halo wantoks, Kaselehila, Ekamawir omo, Yokwe, Apinum, and warm Pacific greetings.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Pacific Justice Sector Programme (PJSP) is a development initiative supported by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and the Ministry of Justice in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The PJSP provides leadership development, training and tools and support for judicial officers, court staff and legal advocates across 15 Pacific nations.
The PJSP has an enhanced women and justice programme named Ina'ilau. Ina'ilau refers to a well-known Samoan proverb – “E au le Ina'ilau a Tama'ita'i” – loosely translated to Tama'ita'i (Women, Wāhine) can do anything, be whatever they want to be, aspire to any heights, and make it. It is often used to identify strong-hearted, dedicated women who aspire to lead in their communities.
Ina'ilau focuses on improving access to justice for women and children in the Pacific. This is achieved specifically by supporting women and children in the Pacific to have greater practical access to justice through formal and community-based justice systems, supporting formal and community-based Pacific justice sector actors to have increased capacity and capability to address and support the rights of women and children effectively and sustainably, and empowering women in Pacific justice sectors through professional development opportunities to develop leadership skills and to encourage a greater presence in judicial leadership roles. The US Department of State has provided financial support for Ina'ilau.
The Senior Advisor Ina'ilau will support the Director PJSP, and work with the Programme Lead, Ina'ilau, and the Advisor, Ina'ilau, to support the rollout of Ina'ilau activities across a number of countries in the Pacific. The position will lead partner engagement within agreed Ina'ilau countries and be responsible for leading the monitoring and evaluation of the overall Ina'ilau programme. Responsibilities include supporting a culture that focusses on collaboration, integrity, effectiveness, continual learning and mana enhancement to create enduring outcomes that serve and empower our Pacific partners. Travel to the Pacific may need to occur to help oversee and support programme activities as needed.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
To be successful in this role you will:
- Understand and respect all Pacific cultures and equity issues that affect Pacific people and their relationships, and have experience in Pacific engagement;
- Have a tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in law and/or gender and development;
- Have experience in programme design and managing delivery of complex projects, preferably in a Pacific context;
- Understand international development principles and practice;
- Hold sophisticated interpersonal skills, with proven ability to quickly establish and maintain trusted and productive working relationships at a senior level.
Mō mātou/About us
Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, is a great place to be, where you can be yourself and succeed. We value diversity. We respect our people, practice integrity, deliver great service and our team always aims for excellence.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $135,539 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 21 November 2024; 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