District Administrator

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

District Administrator

Fixed Term until 30 June 2025

Whangārei MLC based

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We invite applications for the position of District Administrator.  This is an incredible opportunity to join our awesome collaborative team, providing direct support to both management and our frontline staff. 

The position is a fixed term fulltime position until 30 June 2025, while the incumbent is working in another role.

We are looking for an admin officer who is confident with a warm personality, who is proactive and remains calm under pressure.  You will have excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; be IT savvy and able to work efficiently, managing competing priorities daily.  A can-do positive attitude with discretion and sound judgement are a must.   Nimbleness is also a must.

The successful candidate will work closely with the district management team as well as the wider cohort of District Administrators across the Māori Land Court nationally.

In this role you will be required to:

• Provide administrative support relating to expenses, travel, and general account keeping. This will involve regular phone/email contact with a variety of providers across the Ministry of Justice.
• Provide professional and courteous reception and telephonist services on a shared basis.

Provide day to day support to the local management team

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To be successful in this role the following is required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication/listening skills
• Previous experience in office management practices including:
  • Reception management
  • Accurate data entry skills
  • High standard of discretion
  • Problem solving skills
  • An ability to work both collaboratively and individually
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, Excel or similar financial management software

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.

We are a court of record. Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (our Act) recognises the significance of Māori land as a taonga tuku iho of special significance to the Māori people. Our role is to provide a court service for owners of Māori land, their whānau and their hapū which:

• Promotes the retention and use of Māori land
• Facilitates the occupation, development and use of that land.

The record held by Te Kooti Whenua Māori is Taonga Tuko Iho and the court is the guardian of the whakapapa of the land, which is the people.

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:

• A challenging and interesting environment.
• A collaborate, and supportive team culture where you will interact with a range of people, both within the Justice Sector and with external stakeholders.
• A focus on your professional development.

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 remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 6 October; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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