Ara Taki

Ara Taki (Chambers Manager) – Chief Māori Land Court Judges Chambers - Wellington

Tēnei te tuku pōwhiri ki tetahi tangata kia hono mai ki te Kooti Whenua Māori ki Te Rōpū Whakamana i te Tiriti hei ringa raupā kia noho hei taituarā mo Te Kaiwhakawā Matua o te Kooti Whenua Māori o Te Roopu Whakamana i te Tiriti.

Whakaeke mai rā ki te Kooti e tāwharau nei i te pae tangata, i te pae whenua, i te whare kōrero.

Ko wai mātou/Who are we

The Māori Land Court is a court of record, within the Ministry of Justice, responsible for managing the accurate recording of Māori land ownership. This is driven by the recognition of whenua as taonga tuku iho and the unique relationship between Māori and whenua.

For more information about both business units you can visit the websites:

• -morilandcourt-wqb.govt.nz/
• Waitangi Tribunal, visit Home | Waitangi Tribunal

We are striving to be a tikanga based workplace and we look to live our tikanga values every day:

For more information about the ministry you can visit https://www.justice.govt.nz.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We're seeking an Ara Taki (Chambers Manager) to join the Chief Māori Land Court Judge's Chambers based in Wellington.

The position directly supports the Chief Māori Land Court Judge and Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal and the wider Māori Land Court Bench. This position has a working relationship with the Director of the Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal and is therefore accountable for ensuring that the specific issues relating to both jurisdictions are effectively managed within the scope of the responsibilities of the position.

As a member of the team, the Ara Taki will have responsibilities that include:

• the leadership, management and administration of the operational budget for Chambers.
• providing the Chief Judge with the necessary administrative/judicial support to allow the Chief Judge to fulfil the functions of his or her office.
• the national rostering of the Māori Land Court Judges to ensure judicial resources are deployed efficiently and effectively.
• The leadership and management of the Judges' Personal Assistants who are based around the motu.
• Nurturing and maintaining key relationships

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

As a member of the Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal, you will be expected to use te reo Māori and practice tikanga Māori in your daily work so you will need to be comfortable, competent and confident to do that.

If you can operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment, you are self-directed, and highly motivated then this is the role for you. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all work tasks.
• Proven experience in delivering effective administrative support services.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $98,208 to $135,539 the appointing salary will be 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 19 June 2025, interviews likely to be held in the following week.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]