Job Description

Ko tā Te Tari Whakatau he whakatau i ngā take tiriti me ngā take Takutai Moana ki waenganui i ngā hapū me te Karauna.

At Te Tari Whakatau, our Whāinga Amorangi plan and our mahi means you'll be given daily opportunities to engage with tikanga and te reo Māori. You'll be supported and encouraged to develop skills and an understanding of te ao Māori. You will experience the privilege of resolving historical Treaty claims and supporting the legal recognition of customary Takutai Moana rights.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We have an Advisor, Funding – fixed term (or seconded) full-time role available in the funding team of Te Tira Takutai Moana until March 2027.  This role is based in Wellington reporting to the Manager, Takutai Moana.

The Advisor, Funding is responsible for undertaking analysis and processing of funding and reimbursement requests relating to applications under the Takutai Moana legislation (te Takutai Moana Act 2011 and the Ngā Rohe Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Act 2019). This role will help build internal relationships and liaise with applicant groups and their legal representatives.

Mō mātou/About us

Te Tari Whakatau is an independent departmental agency hosted by the Ministry of Justice - Te Tāhū o te Ture. Our work involves resolving historical Treaty of Waitangi claims and supporting the recognition of Māori customary rights and interests in Takutai Moana.

Joining Te Tari Whakatau means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. He kaimahi, he whānau.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

You will be able to:

• Tackle challenging problems - understand complex and ambiguous concepts and situations and think critically.
• Collaborate - Thrive in a busy, tight-knit and collaborative team environment.
• Build trusted relationships - with colleagues and stakeholders; to understand impacts, improve policies and processes, and to negotiate and influence.
• Take initiative - proactively identify options to deliver effective solutions on time.
• Develop and learn - Actively seek input and feedback.
• Apply cultural competence - including your understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Write well - clear, concise, plain English is essential for the role.

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

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing. These include:

• 22 days holiday leave (pro rata)
• 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $74,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

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 4 October 2026; 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 and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line.

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