Principal Historian

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Waitangi Tribunal is a standing commission of inquiry. It investigates and makes recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to legislation, policies, actions, or omissions of the Crown alleged to breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.

We are looking for a hard-working, talented and motivated person to join us as a Principal Historian who will provide technical leadership to the Report Writing team. The Principal Historian is a key role within the unit, working closely with the report writing manager, the Chief Historian, the other Principal Historian within the team, senior report-writers, and other technical leaders across the unit.

You will be able to:

• Continue the implementation of innovative ways of working and new capabilities in report writing
• Demonstrate excellent communication, writing, and stakeholder management skills
• Have a thorough knowledge of Treaty principles and Waitangi Tribunal jurisprudence
• Advise staff and Tribunal panels on report writing, analysis, and findings
• Undertake quality assurance reviews
• Assist the Tribunal with high priority and urgent writing tasks
• Plan, coordinate and supervise report writing projects across a number of inquiries

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will be:

• Qualified to master's degree level in disciplines relevant to the work of the Waitangi Tribunal such as history, law, public policy, Māori studies and social science; or have equivalent research-based professional experience
• Methodical and objective in your approach, have a strong track record of professional achievement, and a proven ability to lead large writing projects involving multiple stakeholders
• An effective communicator with a strong focus on customer service, able to inspire and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledgeable about and committed to the work of the Waitangi Tribunal
• Knowledgeable in te reo and tikanga Māori and be committed to further developing skills in this area

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 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

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 appointing salary for this position will be between $110,766-$154,680.

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.

Applicants must also submit a writing sample that demonstrates their professional writing skills, no more than 20 pages in length.

Applications close on 02 February; 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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