Dargaville - Pae Tukutukuat NZ Ministry of Justice59,729 - 80,794
Pae Tukutuku / Case Progression OfficerWhangārei, Te Kooti Whenua Māori / Māori Land CourtFull Time and Fixed Term (12 months) Opporunities Te āhuatunga a Te Kooti Whenua Māori/About the Māori Land CourtKia tū hei Kooti Whenua Māori e tāwharau nei i te pae tangata, i te pae whenua, i te whare kōrero.To be a Māori Court that provides a shelter for the people, their land and their kōrero.We are a Court of record. Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (our Act) recognises the significance of whenua Māori as a taonga tuku iho of special significance to Māori.
Our role is to provide a Court service for owners of whenua Māori, their whānau and their hapū.We are striving to be a tikanga based workplace and we look to live our tikanga values every day:Whakaute We value others and their contributionsWe work together towards shared goalsPono We are honest and openWe have high professional standardsRatonga We deliver resultsWe understand and meet the needs of those to whom we provide servicesHiranga We focus on qualityWe encourage innovation to achieve better resultsFor more information on what we do go to https://maorilandcourt.govt.nz Te Haeata/The OpportunityAs a Pae Tukutuku, you'll play an important role in supporting our judges as they prepare landowner applications for court hearings and decisions.
A big part of this mahi involves researching whakapapa and working closely with applicants, their legal representatives, and the judiciary to help present cases in court.You'll dive into researching and analysing evidence, putting together draft reports that help our judges and registrars make informed decisions.Accuracy, timeliness, and responsiveness to judicial direction are all key — and you'll be backed by national standards that guide your work.You may also be the friendly face (or voice!) greeting our court users — whether that's in person at the counter, or through emails, phone calls, and online channels.We'll support you to grow your knowledge of our processes, legislation, and regulations.
Your relationship-building skills will help make a real difference for Māori landowners and their aspirations for their whenua and future generations.The mahi is meaningful, varied, and full of opportunities to learn and grow — all within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceThe role of the Māori Land Court as a people's court is unique and if you believe you can bring value to the work of the court, we will support you through an intensive induction and training programme to help you to succeed.We're after someone who's not only interested in the role, but genuinely excited to make a difference.
Ideally, you'll bring:a natural interest in people and a passion for providing outstanding customer servicestrong organisational skills, with integrity and discretion at the heart of how you worksharp research and analytical skills, backed by excellent written and verbal communicationexperience in a medium or large organisation, and confidence using digital systems and workflowsthe ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environmentgreat attention to detail and strong admin skills — you take pride in producing high-quality workexperience working alongside other agencies, service providers, or key stakeholdersa sound understanding of tikanga Māori and a commitment to growing your knowledge of Te Reo Māoria team-focused mindset — you're flexible, calm, and resilient, and enjoy collaborating with others.Legal knowledge or experience working with legislation is a plus, but not essential.
Mō mātou/About usAt Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.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 hereWe 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 leavean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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/SalaryThe remuneration band for this role is $59,729 to $80,794 per annum. Your salary offer salary will be based on skills and experience you are able to bring to this role.In addition, there is a Reo Māori allowance (from $1,000 up to $3,200).
This is dependent on completion of an approved assessment with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori Level Finder Examination. Tono mai/ApplyTo 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 Friday, 6 June; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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