Pae Tukutuku Full-time Job

Job DescriptionPae Tukutuku Team Member - Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Tākitimu based in Hastings office (12 month fixed term covering a secondment)Te Haeata/The OpportunityAs 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 land owners.Key ResponsibilitiesInformation, Education and Advisory Services formed from an understanding and knowledge of legislation and Court processesInformation and Records Management in our Pātaka Whenua digital systemConsult and liaise with parties / counsel / judiciary to determine case characteristics and develop proposals to progress casesClerking of the Court and Judicial Support ServicesRecording and Transcription of Court proceedingsMaintain and preserve the Court Record.Ō Pūkenga/Skills And ExperienceTo be successful in the role you'll need:A can-do attitude with a strong customer focusSelf motivation and a passion for high-quality outputsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detail and qualityEnjoy working in a reactive as well as a proactive environmentAn understanding of Ngā Kaupapa MaoriNCEA level 3 or relevant work experienceSome 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.Mō mātou/About usWe 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:WhakauteWe value others and their contributionsWe work together towards shared goalsPonoWe are honest and openWe have high professional standardsRatongaWe deliver resultsWe understand and meet the needs of those to whom we provide servicesHirangaWe focus on qualityWe encourage innovation to achieve better resultsFor more information on what we do go to https://maorilandcourt.govt.nz/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.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 hereBenefitsWe 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 leaveflexible work hours where possiblean 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $59,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.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 Wednesday, 26 November; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nzFollow us on LinkedIn