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Posted 16 July, 2026

Court Victim Advisor

Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 173c71550e09f5c2

Job Description

Court Victim Advisor This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Manukau District Court. We are looking 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. The Role Requires You To Demonstrate Resilience when it comes to working with people A calm nature and an ability to relate to people Ability to enjoy the challenges of working with stakeholders and with victims who have been affected by serious crime, primarily family violence. About Us At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening people’s trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. You will be part of the South Auckland team of Court Victim Advisors and will be based at the Manukau District Court. 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. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will: Be a confident communicator with sound judgment. Have strong abilities in creating and maintaining effective relationships. Demonstrate multi‑cultural awareness and competencies to be able to work with victims and their whanau who are from diverse backgrounds. Having a relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the family violence sector is desirable. Salary The remuneration band for this role is $74,634 to $100,846 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role. How To Apply Applications close on 18 July 2026. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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