Assistant Registrar

Assistant Registrar Waitangi Tribunal Unit, Wellington 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 providing drafting assistance and advice in relation to legal and procedural issues Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience 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 well-developed organisation, planning and writing skills, particularly legal research, critique and analysis an understanding of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori 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 strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. 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 Utu ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $74,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience. Tono mai/Apply Applications close on 28 June 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr