💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Advisor Psychosocial Risk

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Ministry of Justice (New Zealand)
📍 wellington, wellington, New-Zealand
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Location
wellington, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 27, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Principal Advisor - Psychosocial Risk (Fixed-term until 25 June 2027)

Join the Ministry of Justice – Te Tāhū o te Ture – as we strengthen our focus on workforce wellbeing and psychosocial risk management. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape how psychosocial risk is understood and embedded across a large and complex public sector organisation, moving beyond simply applying pre‑defined frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of a Ministry‑wide psychosocial risk management framework.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership and expert advice to senior leaders and governance groups.
  • Embed psychosocial risk management through collaboration, coaching and capability building across the organisation.
  • Use workforce data and insights to inform targeted actions that improve employee experience and reduce risk.
  • Ensure policies, processes and initiatives are designed to minimise harm and support ...