Researcher Analyst

Researcher/Analyst, Inquiry Facilitation
Waitangi Tribunal Unit
Fixed-term position / secondment opportunity (12 months)
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who wants to gain public service experience in a commission of inquiry environment. You will join a team that works alongside Waitangi Tribunal panels, claimants and counsel, and with colleagues across the Waitangi Tribunal Unit to deliver high-quality inquiry and hearing facilitation services.
The Waitangi Tribunal Unit provides a comprehensive range of services to the Waitangi Tribunal, a permanent commission of inquiry that inquires into and reports on claims submitted by Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.
The Researcher/Analyst position description spans three teams within the Waitangi Tribunal Unit. We are currently seeking a hardworking, talented and motivated professional to join our Inquiry Facilitation team.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will have strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills, and the ability to plan and prioritise work. You will understand and be committed to the work of the Waitangi Tribunal and ideally bring experience and passion for engaging with te ao Māori. An understanding of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori would be beneficial.
You will be able to use your initiative and be an effective communicator with a strong focus on customer service. You will thrive in a fast-paced work environment with multiple workstreams and be highly collaborative and quick to build strong working relationships.
You will have a tertiary qualification in New Zealand history, Māori studies, public policy, law or other relevant disciplines. Relevant work experience in the public service or related organisations is also beneficial.
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.
The Inquiry Facilitation team is responsible for facilitating the flow of information to support official Tribunal events, providing robust procedural analysis and advice, drafting judicial memoranda-directions, evidential analysis, and inquiry planning to support the Tribunal hearings.
Analytical and communication skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work are critical to our success. The team works closely with a wide range of people including the judiciary, Tribunal members, claimants and counsel, and engages with
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 $72,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
Applicants must also submit a writing sample that demonstrates their professional writing skills of no more than 20 pages in length.
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