Pae Tukutuku, Māori Land Court - Whanganui | Manawatu/Whanganui

Job Description

Aotea Māori Land Court, based in Whanganui

Multiple positions available

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

The Māori Land Court exists to support landowners through their whenua journey. As a team member, you will promote the retention of Māori land with its correct ownership and assist with the effective use, management and development of that land.

Pae Tukutuku mahi is multi-disciplinary and includes the provision of client advisory services, court registry services, case management, land registry services and judicial support services.

Our team members are responsible for processing Māori Land Court applications from end to end (from giving pre-application advice through to completion). In carrying out this mahi, you will be making a positive impact on people's lives, and the lives of their future generations.

The work is challenging and varied, and the environment is interesting and supportive. The role is primarily office based but there are opportunities to work throughout the Aotea district.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Excellent administrative skills and be organised
• The ability to manage large workloads and work under pressure
• A good general knowledge of, and respect for, tikanga Māori and a commitment to further develop your knowledge of Te Reo Māori
• A genuine interest in people and a strong customer focus
• Good attention to detail and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong demonstrable research skills
• A high level of integrity and confidentiality

You will work within a well-established and vibrant team alongside technical experts and you'll be flexible, calm and resilient.

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.

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 will be between $50,128 to $70,768 based on skills and experience. 

Applications close on 15 February 2023.

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