Pae Tukutuku | Hamilton

Job Description

Pae Tukutuku

Māori Land Court | Hamilton

Te āhuatunga a Te Kooti Whenua Māori/About the Māori Land Court

We are a court of record.  Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (our Act) recognises the significance of Māori land as a taonga tuku iho of special significance to the Māori people and the Court is the guardian of the whakapapa of the land, for the people.

Our role is to provide a court service 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.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We currently have a permanent, full-time position available at the Māori Land Court, based in Hamilton.

Pae Tukutuku are responsible for processing Māori Land Court applications from end to end (from giving pre-application advice through to completion).  A key function of the role is to consult and liaise with parties / counsel / judiciary to determine case characteristics and develop proposals to progress cases. You will complete research and analyse evidence in respect to applications, and prepare draft submissions and reports to assist in the efficient progression of the application. You will ensure effective service delivery through ongoing monitoring of applications (including technical accuracy and timeliness) and take remedial action as appropriate and support the Judiciary through the provision of up-to-date information on the status of cases. You will seek directions of the Court to determine and develop recommendations to progress the case and prior to hearings you will ensure that case / applications files are in order and meet national standards and format.

The work is challenging and varied, and the environment is interesting and supportive.  In carrying out this mahi, you will be making a positive impact on people's lives, and the lives of their future generations. 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

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!

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A genuine interest in people and experience in providing great customer service.
• Great organisation skills and a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong demonstrable research skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Operational experience in a medium or large organisation with experience in using a digital workflow system to process work.
• Experience working in a high-paced environment where you are required to respond to changing needs and priorities to manage large workloads.
• Excellent administrative skills with good attention to detail to produce quality work.
• Experience in working with other agencies, service providers and key stakeholders.
• A good general knowledge of, and respect for, tikanga Māori and a commitment to further develop your knowledge of Te Reo Māori.
• You will work within a well-established and vibrant team alongside technical experts and you'll have attributes of being flexible, calm and resilient.

Mō mātou/About us

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

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. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

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
• an online professional development portal
• 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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.

Tono mai/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.

Applications close on 13 October; 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 recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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