Senior Advisor, Learning and Development

Job Description Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara District Senior Advisor | Learning and Development Fulltime, fixed-term - 34 months Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based processes with a new digital case management solution. This is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We've built a team that is highly collaborative, curious and adaptable - people who thrive on challenge and want to be part of something truly transformative. Te Au Reka is a game-changer, and we care deeply about making it a success. Te Haeata/The Opportunity As one of the Senior Advisors for the Te Au Reka programme, you will lead the development and delivery of the learning approach that will equip our diverse learner groups—ranging from Ministry staff, judiciary, and legal professionals to third-party providers and participants—with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage confidently with our new digital solution. You will oversee the planning, scoping, design, and delivery of sustainable learning pathways, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. Your role is critical in empowering learners and aligning learning solutions with the Ministry's strategic goals. Reporting to the Learning Lead for Te Au Reka, you will collaborate with the Te Au Reka Change and Process teams, operational groups, and key stakeholders including justice partners to develop and deliver the learning approach. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment—someone organised, proactive, and adaptable. If you bring strong experience in learning and development, can influence stakeholders effectively, and are ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you. Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience To be successful in this position, you will have: Over 5 years of experience in learning and development, particularly within large-scale transformation or digital initiatives.Expertise in adult learning principles and an up-to-date understanding of best practices, trends, and innovations in Learning and Development, with a proven ability to develop learning approaches and evaluation models to deliver measurable outcomes.Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.Strong project management skills with a proactive, adaptable approach—able to deliver high-quality learning initiatives on time and within budget in a fast-paced, complex environment. 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. Be part of a significant initiative that will impact the lives of many across Aotearoa New Zealand. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a modernised 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 weeks holiday leaveflexible 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 salary band for this role is $99,208 - $135,539. The appointing salary will be between $99,208 - $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 12 October 2026; 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