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Pae Manawa Jobs in Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand at Public Defence Service – New Zealand
Title: Pae Manawa
Company: Public Defence Service – New Zealand
Location: Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Job Description
Te Haeata//About the Role
We have one vacancy for a Pae Manawa/Principal Liaison Officer based in our Tairāwhiti Māori Land Court office in Gisborne.
This is a rare opportunity to showcase your relationship management skills and abilities, to broker positive engagement and outcomes for Māori landowners with the Māori Land and Māori Appellate Courts.
Our Pae Manawa are responsible for providing specialist facilitation, assessment, analysis and information services to Māori land owners and customers of the Court to enable them to obtain and access specialist resources and professional advice.
A key function of the role is to facilitate the occupation, utilisation and development of Māori land and assets. This is achieved through proactively developing relationships and working in partnership with iwi, hapū, other Māori organisations, government agencies and relevant external service providers.
Our Pae Manawa also conduct seminars and other educational events with Māori land owners and other customers.
If this sounds like you then we are interested in hearing from you!
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience
To be successful in the role you will have:
- already shown your abilities as a proven leader and a great communicator (both written and verbal);
- an in-depth understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi;
- demonstrated ability to effectively manage Māori/Crown relationships;
- proven practical experience applying business sense in an environment applicable to Māori Land;
- demonstrated networking, brokering, facilitation and customer service skills;
- extensive knowledge of, and connections with, local iwi, hapū and other Māori organisations and networks;
- extensive working experience with Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and related legislation;
- previous experience in public relations, customer service or media management roles; and
- a good general knowledge and respect for tikanga me te reo Māori and a commitment to further develop your knowledge of Te Ao Māori
As part of the technical leadership cohort, you will work alongside well-established, experienced and vibrant leadership teams nationally, while based and working with a smaller, local team. You'll be flexible, calm, resilient and able to comfortably operate within the court and wider external environments.
The ability to travel and occasionally support wider regional and national programmes is essential. A full New Zealand driver's licence is required.
Mō Mātou/About Our Team
At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
We offer a fun, supportive and tikanga based workplace where you'll feel like you are part of the whānau. So, if you're interested in being part of a team that's passionate about providing exceptional service to Māori land owners then this could be the role for you.
For more information on what we do go to https://maorilandcourt.govt.nz/
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
Te āhuatunga a Te Kooti Whenua Māori/About the Māori Land Court
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 Māori. The 2020 Amendments have refreshed the Act to better enable and realise the aspirations of Māori landowners. The primary objective of the Māori Land and Māori Appellate Courts is to promote and assist in the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners and for the effective use, management and development of that land by its owners.
Through its record, Te Kooti Whenua Māori is the guardian of the whakapapa of the land, which is the people.
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. Please advise which office you are applying to in your cover letter.
Employment Type: Full time, permanent role
Salary Range: The remuneration band for this role will be between $85,562 and $116,273 based on skills and experience.
Applications close on: 04 August 2026
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
- In order to be considered for this role, applicants must hold a current New Zealand work permit or be a New Zealand resident
