Judges Personal Assistant

Judge's Personal Assistant
Permanent position located in Hamilton

Tēnei te tuku pōwhiri ki tetahi tangata kia hono mai ki te Kooti Whenua Māori hei ringa raupā kia noho hei taituarā mo ngā kaiwhakawā 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.

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
A judge's personal assistant (PA) is part of a national team of PAs that provide efficient, effective administrative and secretarial support to Māori Land Court judges, who are also presiding officers for the Waitangi Tribunal, in order to maximise the judges' ability to carry out their judicial responsibilities effectively.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
As a member of the Māori Land Court, 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.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
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.
The ministry champions a value-based approach to service delivery and staff job satisfaction.

Whakamana

Respect

Ko te tohu o te mana ko te whakamana
The measure of your mana is in how you enhance the mana of others.

Whakamana is a process of mutual respect and understanding. A whakamana process will help the Ministry engage well with Māori communities, with the intent of these engagements based on positive impact and high trust.

We value others and their contributions.
- We share our knowledge and experience generously.
- We work together towards shared goals.
- We respect diversity and support one another.

Toka Tū

Integrity

Kia toka tū moana
Be steadfast -be like a rock in the ocean.

Toka Tū means to be solid in our foundations and to maintain the integrity of the Ministry. Toka Tū can also refer to the integrity or bond of our word, internally and externally.

We are honest and open.
- We take personal responsibility.
- We have high professional standards.
- We are fair and impartial.

Ākina

Service

Kia manawa tītī.
Have great perseverance - have the heart of the mutton bird - a bird known for its long flights across the seas.

Ākina literally means encouragement. The concept of ākina is about doing what needs to be done without praise or the need to be recognised. It is also about service and doing the jobs that no one wants to do.

We deliver results.
- We understand and meet the needs of those to whom we provide services.
- We take good care of relationships.
- We meet time frames we have agreed to.

Eke Panuku

Excellence

Kaua mā te waewae tutuki engari mā te ūpoko pakaru.
Do not be dissuaded by little falls, fight to the bitter end - we will not let a stubbed toe turn us back.

Eke Panuku literally means to successfully overcome. It is about going above and beyond, pursuing excellence in all that we do for the people that we engage with and serve.

We focus on quality.
- We focus on finding solutions.
- We encourage innovation to achieve better results.
- We acknowledge our achievements and successes.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy 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:

- 22 days 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 $58,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply
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