Pae Tukutuku at NZ Ministry of Justice, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Māori Land Court, Rotorua

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

The Pae Tukutuku role is part of the Court Services Team, Māori Land Court and is responsible for delivering quality information and customer service relating to the timely progression of applications and cases. 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.

In addition, this role:

• Provides education, information and advice about Māori Land Court practice and procedure, ownership, use and management of Māori land
• Undertakes research into the record to derive ownership details
• Drafts evidence-based submissions and reports from the Court record
• Facilitates our disputes resolution process

The work is challenging and varied, and the environment is interesting and supportive.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Good general knowledge of, and respect for, tikanga Māori and a commitment to further develop your knowledge of Te Reo Māori
• A genuine interest in people and a strong customer focus
• Good attention to detail and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
• 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, resilient and organised.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

The Māori Land Court exists to support land owners through their whenua journey. As a team, we help promote the retention of Māori land with its correct ownership and assist with the effective use, management and development of that land.

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

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

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.

Please also fill and submit the self-assessment form attached.

Salary Range per annum: The appointing salary for this position will be between $50,128 and $70,768 based on their skills and experience

Applications close on: Sunday, 3 July 2022



Our Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We have a comprehensive range of health and safety protocols already in place across all our worksites to help keep our people safe from the effects of COVID-19. We strongly encourage and support all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.  Our current policy position is that vaccination is not a prerequisite for employment. However, while employed by Te Tāhū you will be bound by all policies, procedures and rules which are in effect at the time. This includes any future changes to our vaccination requirements.

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