Pae Tukutuku | Manawatu/Whanganui

Job Description

Pae Tukutuku (Team Member) Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice – Whanganui

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We have two fixed term positions available at the Aotea Māori Land Court, based in Whanganui. One is 6 months covering a secondment and one is 12 months covering parental leave. 

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.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will have: 

• a good general knowledge of, and respect for, tikanga Māori and a commitment to further develop your knowledge of Te Reo Māori
• excellent administrative and organisational skills
• the ability to manage large workloads and work under pressure
• 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 mātou/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.

The Māori Land Court exists to support land owners 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.

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:

• 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 $59,729 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 Sunday 15 June; 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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