Claims Team Administrator | Wellington Region
Claims Team Administrator
Waitangi Tribunal Unit
Ministry of Justice
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.
We are looking for a talented and hard-working person to join the Waitangi Tribunal Unit as a Claims Team Administrator.
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Claims Team Administrator is responsible for contributing to the administrative support of the Waitangi Tribunal providing administrative support to the Manager, Claims and Registry and Claims Co-ordinators. Functions of this role include:
Administrative Support and Assistance.
Document Management.
Relationship Management.
Team Effectiveness.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will have:
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
attention to detail in managing large document banks and records,
flexibility and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Experience working with judiciary and a commitment to developing 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.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $56,343 and $74,416 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/How to 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 April 2026
The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
