Puna Hapai at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington Region
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Puna Hapai – MLC|WTU
Wellington
Permanent Full Time Position
Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
- Join a team strongly driven by kaupapa Māori approaches
- Opportunity to make a difference in improving justice outcomes for Māori
The Puna Hapai role sits across the Te Kooti Whenua Māori and Te Taraipunara o Waitangi Unit and is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance that builds capability in te ao Māori. Your role is to support the development and implementation of plans and strategies that will build the cultural competence and confidence of our people.
This role reports to the Pae Matua|Director Waitangi Tribunal and Māori Land Court.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with significant experience championing Te Reo and Tikanga, providing guidance, and support to our ways of working continuing to build capability and further grow our team culture and environment.
You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Māori Studies or Te Reo Māori is highly desirable
- Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and practical knowledge and working experience with tikanga Māori is essential
- Experience working with te reo and tikanga Māori in an organisational setting
- A demonstrable understanding of tirohanga Māori and the Māori world view
- Strong relationship management skills
- Knowledge and experience of the aspirations and needs of Māori
- A working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, and highly developed emotional intelligence with an ability to collaborate effectively.
- Experience utilising and maintaining internal systems to its fullest potential, ensuring accurate data input, smooth workflow, and comprehensive reporting.
- Experience in managing, planning, and reporting processes or participation in planning and reporting
- Experience in developing and monitoring quality assurance programmes
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
This vacancy offers a large scope for your own development and growth. It will be working closely with our Pae Matua and other key leaders within the wider organisation.
Ko wai mātou/Who we are
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
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.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here
Benefits:
- Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
- Online professional development portal
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
- Free and confidential counselling sessions
- Working from home capability
Utu ā-tau/Salary
Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $81,128 and $112,887 based on skills and experience.
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.
Applications close on the 1st of October; 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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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | NZ Ministry of Justice |
Location: | Wellington Region |
Position type: | 1 |
Category: | Community Services |
Date listed: | 13-Sep-2023 |
Closing date: | 01-Oct-2023 |
Reference: | NZ/1748852 |
Attachment: | Puna Hapai Position Description.pdf (PDF, 283KB) |
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