Assistant Registrar
Waitangi Tribunal Unit, Wellington
12 Month Fixed Term

The Waitangi Tribunal is a permanent commission of inquiry charged with making recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It holds a unique place in the New Zealand constitutional framework.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Assistant Registrar supports the Waitangi Tribunal by performing registrarial functions that are essential to the effective operation of the organisation. These functions include:

• The registration of claims;
• Preparing Legal Aid application reports; and
• Providing drafting assistance and advice in relation to legal and procedural issues.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will have:

• An LLB, or advanced study towards an LLB, is essential for this position
• An understanding of Waitangi Tribunal jurisprudence.
• Experience working with Māori groups and organisations; and
• Well-developed organisation, planning and writing skills, particularly legal research, critique and analysis
• An understanding of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori or a desire to be able to develop in this area

Experience working with judiciary and a commitment to further develop your knowledge in Te Reo and Tikanga Māori will be an advantage.

Mō mātou/About us
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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
We 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 leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• 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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,066 and $90,008 based on skills and experience.

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.
Applications close on 18 th September 2024; 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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