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Kaitohutohu Tuarā Taonga | Trust Advisor (Rotorua)

Kaitohutohu Tuarā Taonga | Trust Advisor (Rotorua)

Te Tumu Paeroa - Office of the Māori TrusteeRotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
7 hours ago
Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Kaitohutohu Tuarā Taonga | Trust Advisor based in Rotorua.

Permanent

  • Based in Rotorua
  • 5 weeks annual leave.

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.

Responsibilities

Based in Rotorua, this Trust Advisor is responsible for managing a portfolio of trusts. We seek a high-calibre candidate capable of maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the affairs of each trust within their assigned portfolio and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

In this role, your responsibilities will include :

  • 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.
  • Act as the primary Te Tumu Paeroa contact for Trustees and owners within the assigned portfolio.
  • 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).
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience applying best practice trust management.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply applicable law, principles and practices.
  • Presentable for court and confident in appearing at Māori Land Court hearings.
  • Confidence and ability to deliver services that enhance the reputation of Te Tumu Paerora and the Māori Trustee.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good time management and organisation skills.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and confident with computer systems.
  • Experience or an understanding of the rural sector is a plus.
  • Pae Toru - Te Mau me Te Whakahoki | An understanding of Te Reo Maori and the ability to answer and converse in the language. A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (desired).

    Pae Toru - Te Ao Wairua | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on an Ao Wairua level. Knowing and practising things such as karanga, whaikōrero, whakapapa, karakia tahito and mōteatea (desired).

    Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

    Benefits & Work Environment

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Collaborative, supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • About the role & culture

    This is an opportunity to join a supportive organisation 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.

    Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau! Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau. We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences. We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy. Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

    How to apply

    How to apply | Please click apply via SEEK with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you would be great for the job.

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