Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Court Victim Advisor
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Job Description
Court Victim Advisor – Christchurch, Permanent Full Time
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and adaptable person who has the necessary specialist knowledge, skills, and experience to make a major contribution to assisting victims of crime through the court process.
You'll make an enormous difference to the victims through what you do. You will keep victims updated on the progress of their case and help them participate effectively in the criminal justice system.
The Role Requires You To Demonstrate
- Resilience when it comes to working with people
- A calm nature and an ability to relate to people of all walks of life
- Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and with victims who have been affected by serious crime
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.
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The position holder will be required to provide services to several courts within their cluster or region, including some travel where necessary.
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience
We are looking for someone who reflects the local community we are serving and who can effectively assist Te Tāhū o te Ture in honouring our commitment to the people of Aotearoa. To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a confident communicator with sound judgment
- Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships
- Be a strong team player who can manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another confidently and professionally, sometimes in challenging circumstances
- Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector is desirable
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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:
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- 4.4 weeks annual leave
- Flexible work hours where possible
- An online professional development portal
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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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 remuneration band for this role is $74,634 to $95,591 – the appointing salary will be 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 at the site, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV, cover letter and self assessment form.
Applications close on 11 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.
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