Regional Scheduling Advisor

NZ Ministry of Justice – Hamilton, North Island Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for the communities in the Central Region? As a Regional Scheduling Advisor, your work will directly contribute to ensuring people experience a more timely, effective and accessible justice system. Through the decisions you make and the relationships you build, you will help ensure court time and judicial resources are used in ways that support better outcomes for court participants and strengthen trust and confidence in the administration of justice. Located in either Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua, we are looking for the next star to join our team. If you are someone who can quickly build strong relationships, has a deep understanding of court operations, judicial priorities and local needs -we want to hear from you! Providing trusted advice, using data and insights to inform decision-making, and working collaboratively to deliver practical solutions that improve performance and support the effective delivery of justice, is what you will be doing day to day. So, if you are naturally curious, proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to work that has a real impact. Te Haeata/The Opportunity The Regional Scheduling Advisor plays a critical role in shaping how court resources are allocated across the region. Working closely with judiciary, court leadership and registry teams, you will help balance competing demands and priorities to ensure court capacity is used effectively and people can access justice in a timely way. This is more than a scheduling role. It is an opportunity to influence how the District Court and Tribunals responds to demand, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to broader initiatives that strengthen operational performance across the justice system. You will work regionally and across Justice Service Areas, building trusted relationships. Through the use of data, insights and sound judgement, you will support consistent, transparent and evidence-based decision-making that delivers better outcomes for the courts and the communities they serve. As a Regional Scheduling Advisor you will: Lead the development and maintenance of court schedules that respond proactively to changing demand and emerging priorities. Support decisions regarding the allocation of judicial time and court resources, balancing operational requirements with judicial priorities. Analyse scheduling, utilisation and operational performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Provide trusted advice to Court Managers, Judicial Resource Managers, Executive Judges and other key stakeholders on scheduling and operational matters. Build strong partnerships across courts, leadership teams and the judiciary to support consistent approaches and shared objectives. Contribute to regional and national initiatives aimed at improving scheduling practices, resource utilisation and service delivery outcomes. Apply sound judgement and problem-solving skills to resolve complex scheduling issues and competing priorities. Support continuous improvement by translating insights and feedback into practical changes that enhance operational performance. 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! Experience using data and operational insights to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement. Ability to translate complex or competing requirements into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence, build alignment and navigate differing perspectives. Confidence working autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated sound judgement and ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment, especially in a multi-jurisdictional, justice sector and courts context. Have a positive approach to change and working in a national way Have excellent 'soft skills' with a strong service-oriented ethic. Full driver's license. Ability to travel to courts across the region (occasionally overnight). This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their operational experience while contributing to work that genuinely makes a difference. You will gain exposure to judicial and senior operational leaders, develop your strategic and advisory capability, and play a key role in supporting the delivery of timely justice across the Central Region. 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. You will be part of a highly collaborative national team while also having the autonomy to lead your own work, test new ideas and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support both Ministry and judicial priorities. The National Scheduling team sits within the Regional Service Delivery Courts and Tribunals whānau. The team is made up of highly engaged, welcoming, and super passionate kaimahi that are extremely proud of the work they do. Working on behalf of the Chief District Court Judge, Principal Disputes Tribunal Referee and the Chief Coroner, the National Scheduling Team supports consistency nationwide, whilst understanding and balancing, the priorities of the Ministry and the judiciary. As a valued employee of the Ministry, you are part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve.It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We 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 leave flexible work hours where possible access 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. The appointing salary for this role will be between $85,562 and $109,862 based on skills and experience. Applications close on 5 August; 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 ***********@justice.govt.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr