Researcher Analyst at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Researcher/Analyst, Report Writing, Waitangi Tribunal Unit 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Waitangi Tribunal Unit provides a comprehensive range of services to the Waitangi Tribunal, a permanent commission of inquiry that inquires into and reports on claims submitted by Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.

The Researcher/Analyst position description spans three teams within the Waitangi Tribunal Unit. We are currently seeking a hardworking, talented and motivated professional to join our Report Writing team.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will have strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills, and the ability to plan and prioritise work. You will be able to use your initiative and be an effective communicator with a strong focus on customer service. You will thrive in a fast-paced work environment with multiple workstreams.

We are looking for a team player who is highly collaborative and able to inspire and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

An understanding of, and commitment to, the work of the Waitangi Tribunal is essential and an understanding of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori would be beneficial.

You will have a tertiary qualification in New Zealand history, Māori studies, public policy, law or other relevant disciplines, and preferably a post-graduate degree or relevant professional experience.

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.

Report Writers are responsible for assisting with the drafting of Waitangi Tribunal reports and providing advice and analysis throughout the Tribunal report drafting process. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of people including other Tribunal Unit staff, the judiciary and Tribunal members.

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. 

Tono mai/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.

Applicants must also submit a writing sample that demonstrates their professional writing skills of no more than 20 pages in length.

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 and $90,008 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 12 April 2026.

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.