Senior Facilitator

Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Category: Advisor
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 25-AUG-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1881194
- Job Title: Senior Facilitator
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**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

We are seeking an experienced analyst or advisor, with a background in supporting commissions of inquiry or other investigatory bodies, who's ready to take the next step in their career. This role offers the opportunity to join our Inquiry Facilitation team and contribute to the important mahi of the Waitangi Tribunal. This opportunity has arisen due to internal career progression.

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 Senior Facilitator is a key analyst and advisor role within the Inquiry Facilitation team. With support from our Principal Facilitators, you will lead advice on the design and running of inquiries, working closely with Tribunal inquiry panels to scope and shape inquiries. You will also guide and mentor our Researcher/Analyst facilitation team members.

We're looking for someone who is highly collaborative, demonstrates strong analytical skills and thrives in a fast-paced work environment with multiple workstreams. You will be able to quickly build and maintain strong working relationships with members of the judiciary, Tribunal members and colleagues across the Waitangi Tribunal Unit.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- experience in a commission of inquiry, court or tribunal setting, or other investigatory bodies and knowledge and understanding of inquiry processes
- understanding of public policy process and machinery of government, and their relationship to te Tiriti and the Māori Crown relationship
- a tertiary qualification in public policy, Māori studies, law, New Zealand history, or another relevant discipline
- a clear understanding of and commitment to the work of the Waitangi Tribunal, with a genuine interest in engaging with te ao Māori
- knowledge of te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori would be beneficial
- ability to effectively planning and prioritising your own workload, as well as coordinating the tasks of inquiry teams
- strong verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service.

**Mō mātou/**About us**

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.

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.

The team works closely with a wide range of people including the judiciary, Tribunal members, claimants and counsel, and engages with and provides analysis and advice on a variety of inquiry material, evidence and submissions.

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
- 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 is likely to be between $98,208 and $115,731 based on skills and experience. The remuneration band for this role is between $98,208 and $135,539.

**Tono mai/Apply**

**The writing sample should be between 15 and 20 pages and demonstrate your professional writing skills. Examples of your writing could include an essay, policy paper, a legal memorandum or similar piece of work.**

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