Principal Researcher Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Principal Research Analyst, Waitangi Tribunal Unit

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

• Use your knowledge of the Treaty sector to support inquiries at the Waitangi Tribunal
• Lead research innovation and develop best practice solutions in a dynamic environment
• Provide authoritative research advice to presiding officers and Tribunal members

We are currently looking for an experienced research leader to join our research services team.  If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role with opportunities to utilise your skills in strategic planning and technical research abilities, then you may be the candidate that we are looking for.

The Principal Research Analyst Research will provide senior professional leadership and mentoring to research team leaders, staff, and contractors. They will prepare research needs assessments and casebook research programmes for historical inquiries on various topics.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Strategic capability – the ability to lead and design complex work programmes for optimal team performance
• Communication strengths - expertise in building positive relationships and team culture in order to provide advice and communicate to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Technical leadership – Experience in delivering complex research reports and sound knowledge of research methodology, analysis and research report writing

Candidates will also have an understanding of, and commitment to, the work of the Waitangi Tribunal including knowledge of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori.  You will have a tertiary qualification in New Zealand history, Māori studies, public policy, law or other relevant discipline, and preferably a post-graduate degree or relevant professional experience.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The Research Services team supports the Waitangi Tribunal by providing research advice and producing commissioned research reports to advance historical and kaupapa inquiries.

The Waitangi Tribunal Unit provides a comprehensive range of services to the Waitangi Tribunal, a permanent commission of inquiry that inquiries into, and reports on claims submitted by Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become 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. 

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $100,221 and $130,876 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on: Sunday, 22 May 2022

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz