Pae Manawa | Hamilton

Job Description

Pae Manawa | Waikato Maniapoto

 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. Our role is to provide a court service for owners of Māori land, their whānau and their hapū which promotes the retention and use of Māori land; and facilitates the occupation, development and use of that land.

The record held by Te Kooti Whenua Māori is taonga tuku iho and the Court is the guardian of the whakapapa of the land, which is the people.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We currently have a vacancy in Waikato Maniapoto.

Our Pae Manawa are responsible for providing specialist facilitation, assessment, analysis and information services to Māori land owners and customers of the Court to enable them to obtain and access specialist resources and professional advice.

A key function of the role is to broker effective working relationships, in partnership with other agencies, that facilitate the occupation, utilisation and development of Māori land through proactively developing, managing and maintaining relationships with Iwi and other Māori organisations and networks, government agencies and relevant professional service providers.

Our Pae Manawa also conduct seminars and other educational events to Māori land owners and other customers.

If this sounds like you then we are interested in hearing from you!

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

 To be successful in the role you will have:

• An in-depth understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the Māori/Crown relationship
• Proven practical experience applying business sense in an environment applicable to Māori Land
• Demonstrated networking, brokering, facilitation and customer service skills
• Extensive knowledge of, and connections with, local Iwi and other Māori organisations and networks
• Previous experience in public relations, customer service or media management roles
• Extensive working experience with Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and related legislation
• A good general knowledge of, and respect for, tikanga Māori and a commitment to further develop your knowledge or Te Reo Māori

You will work within a well-established, experienced and vibrant team locally and nationally, and you'll be flexible, calm, resilient and in no way daunted by the court environment.

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.

We offer a fun, supportive and tikanga based workplace where you'll feel like you are part of the whānau.  So, if you're interested in being part of a team that's passionate about providing exceptional service to Māori land owners then this could be the role for you.

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 (Perm)
• 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.

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.

Employment Type: Full time, permanent role

Salary Range per annum: $85,562 - $116,273

Applications close on: Friday 20 March 2026

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