Kaitohutohu Tuarā Taonga | Trust Advisor

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Māori. We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, this Trust Advisor is responsible for providing additional support to all regions in respect to managing a portfolio of trusts. We seek a high-calibre candidate capable of maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the affairs of each trust within various portfolios.

• The provision of trust services to deliver professional trustee services for various portfolio

• Facilitate successful meetings with Trustees, key stakeholders in line with relevant process and tikanga.

• Delivery of meeting outputs, including invitations, documentation and follow-up activities

• Provide advice and guidance concerning trusts associated with various portfolios 

• Support your Manager, Team Leader and colleagues through complex, emerging and real issues

• Preparation and review of Māori Land Court applications

• Collaboration with Te Tumu Paeroa teams, to prepare for and attend Māori Land Court hearings (on behalf of the Māori Trustee).

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years of proven experience in a customer service or administration role

• A genuine care for customers, with exceptional customer service skills

• A strong team player, who can collaborate and assist to help the team function well

• Skills in building and fostering strong internal and external relationships.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Good time management and organisation skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SharePoint and/or M365 is a plus.

• Experience or an understanding of the rural sector would be advantageous.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

·       Pae Rua- Te Whakarongo | An ability to understand Te Reo Māori, a desire and ability topractice correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential)

 Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

 ·       Pae Rua- Te Noho Marae | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a noho maraelevel. Knowing and practising things such as basic karakia, waiata and one’s own pepehā(essential)

 Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

This is a particularly exciting time for Te Tumu Paeroa as we embark on our Cloud Programme which is designed to enable even better development and outcomes for Whenua Māori and owners.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive organization that values work life balance and career development.  We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land.  The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly, and will be critical in enabling our vision.

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa
Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism
Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity
We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect
We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity
Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

You can apply via SEEK or email us on [email protected]. Send a CV, along with a cover letter telling us why you would be a good fit for the organisation and the strengths you could bring to the role.