Pae Tukutuku

Job Description

Pae Tukutuku – Team Member - Te Kooti Whenua Māori

Fixed Term postions available (upto 7 months).

Must be based in Hamilton.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Pae Tukutuku you will take pride in delivery of exceptional service to Court Users and your team by providing quality information to ensure timely progression of applications and cases. Your relationship skills enable you to educate, inform and give advice to whānau so they feel empowered about accessing the Māori Land Court, and use and management of their whenua. Your colleagues value you as a team player known for solid judgement and high accuracy in your work.

This varied role encompasses record management; research and analysis of evidence to support applications and for drafting submissions and information to the Court; recording and producing an accurate and timely transcription of Court hearings; and performing courtroom clerk duties. You'll be supported to grow your understanding of our processes, relevant legislation and Acts.

You will enjoy building relationships with your team and the Judiciary. This is a role you can build and grow your skills in and make a genuine positive difference to your career as well as for Māori landowners.

Key Responsibilities

Information, Education and Advisory Services formed from an understanding and knowledge of legislation and Court processes. Information and Records Management in our Pātaka Whenua digital system. Consult and liaise with parties / counsel / judiciary to determine case characteristics and develop proposals to progress cases. Clerking of the Court and Judicial Support Services. Recording and Transcription of Court proceedings. Maintain and preserve the Court Record.

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.

We are a court of record. Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (our Act) recognises the significance of Māori land as a taonga tuku iho of special significance to the Māori people. Our role is to provide a court service for owners of Māori land, 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 contributions

We work together towards shared goals

Pono

We are honest and open

We have high professional standards

Ratonga

We deliver results

We understand and meet the needs of those to whom we provide services

Hiranga

We focus on quality

We encourage innovation to achieve better results

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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.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

To be successful in the role you'll need:

A can-do attitude with a strong customer focus. Self motivation and a passion for high-quality outputs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and quality. Enjoy working in a reactive as well as a proactive environment. An understanding of Ngā Kaupapa Maori. NCEA level 3 or relevant work experience. Some travel may be required on occasion as part of the role.

Experience in using a digital workflow system would be strong asset in this role. Competence in Te Reo Māori and a NZ driver's license is valued.

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

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

22 days holiday leave, 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.

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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this position will be between $60,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on Sunday 24 May 2026.

If you have any questions please

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