Trust Kaimahi

Trust Kaimahi

Permanent full time

Based in Rotorua

Te Tumu Paeroa

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

We are looking for a Trust Coordinator and Trust Advisor to join our team in Rotorua. These roles are integral to supporting and managing a portfolio of trusts, ensuring high standards of service delivery and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the affairs of each trust.

You will work closely with trustees, owners, and internal specialists to deliver exceptional outcomes for our owners.

The main responsibilities across our trust team includes:

• Manage and/or support a portfolio of trusts, maintaining a clear understanding of trust affairs.
• Act as a primary contact for trustees and owners, providing advice and guidance on trust matters.
• Collaborate with team members and specialists to prepare for owner and trustee meetings, hui, and Māori Land Court hearings.
• Create and deliver meeting materials, including invitations, presentations, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, review, and/or contribute to Māori Land Court applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to enquiries from customers and stakeholders promptly and professionally.
• Update core administration systems in line with organisational processes.

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

• Proven experience applying best practice trust management.
• Confidence and ability to deliver services that enhance the reputation of Te Tumu Paerora and the Māori Trustee.
• Experience working with trusts, or with iwi is desirable.
• A genuine care for customers and exceptional customer service skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to think on your feet.
• Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally, with clear verbal and written communication.
• Experience or an understanding of the rural sector is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, and/or M365 is a plus.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional weekends.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential)
• Pae Rua- Te Whakarongo | An ability to understand Te Reo Māori, a desire and ability to practice correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (desired)

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

• Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential)
• Pae Rua- Te Noho Marae | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a noho marae level. Knowing and practising things such as basic karakia, waiata and one's own pepehā (desired)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Training and development opportunities

This is an opportunity to join a supportive organization that values work life balance and career development.  We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land.  The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly and will be critical in enabling our vision.

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism

Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity

We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity

Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

Please click 'Apply For This Job' and provide a covering letter and CV

We encourage applications and appreciate your interest. Please note that due to the holiday break, we will not be able to review applications until after 5th January 2026.