Kaiarahi Family Court Navigator

Overview

Kaiarahi Family Court Navigator – Hamilton District Court (Full Time, Permanent Position)

Whakatauki : He Aha Te Mea Nui o Te Ao? What is the most important thing in the World? It is people, it is people, it is people! Te Haeata / The Opportunity : If you want to make a difference to the lives of our tamariki and whanau, enjoy engaging with communities, have existing networks with iwi and community organisations, take a collaborative approach and like to work as part of a team, then this role is for you.

As a visible role within the community, you will actively engage and collaborate with local iwi, service providers, community groups, and agencies to ensure accurate information is communicated to families and the court where applicable, and to understand the availability and suitability of their services and resources. A key aspect of the Kaiarahi role is relationship building between these communities and the Justice system, bringing knowledge of the Family Court and Judicial Services processes to facilitate access to justice.

While this position is based in the Hamilton District Court, you will also be required to work in the community regularly. This is not a standard 9-5 role; from time to time you will need to work weekends and outside normal hours to meet community needs. Travel across the region will be required to ensure all communities across Aotearoa receive consistent, quality support.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local iwi, service providers, community groups, and agencies to share accurate information with families and the court where applicable.
• Understand the availability and suitability of services and resources for families.
• Build and maintain relationships between communities and the Justice system to facilitate access to justice.
• Apply knowledge of Family Court and Judicial Services processes during conversations with participants and the court.
• Work in the community on a regular basis and on weekends / outside normal hours as needed.
• Travel within the region to ensure consistent, quality support across communities.

Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for people who reflect the community we serve and who can assist Te Tāhū o te Ture in honouring our commitment to the people of Aotearoa. Experience working with community groups and a wide range of socio-economic family situations is important for implementing this service. A full driver’s licence is required. This position operates at a community leadership level, so the ability to be self-managed and work both independently and with a regional team is key. The role also requires the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and bring creativity and innovation to the space.

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.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include :

See our full range of benefits here. You’ll have the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $83,562 and $116,273 based on skills and experience.

Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Sunday, 9 November; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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