Te Mato Akamoeau - Office of the Ombudsman Cook Islands

23/04/2026

26/02/2026

📣 Have a complaint? We’re here to help!

If you’ve experienced poor service, unfair treatment, or maladministration by a government agency or public body, you can now submit your complaint easily online via the official Ombudsman Office form.

👉 Submit here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/12124b2f43a44cc285b0b6726f62f757

Your voice matters, and your concerns deserve to be heard. The Ombudsman Office is committed to fairness, transparency, and accountability for all.

Please share this post so others in our community know how to raise their concerns too! 💬📝

13/12/2025

Public Notice

27/11/2025

🗣️ Pacific Community Outreach Hui
📅 Tuesday - 25 November 2025
💻 ZOOM

The Pacific Community Outreach Hui was held via Zoom on 25 November and was chaired by the Office of the Ombudsman Samoa, led by Tupuola Toetu Tuia alongside the Engagement and Communication Unit team, Gagau Jerry Ah Kee and Michael Tamanikaiyaroi.

The Hui was joined by representatives from the Te Mato Akamoeau - Office of the Ombudsman Cook Islands, including Metua (Investigations Officer) and Ombudsman Nikki Rattle, as well as representatives from the Ombudsman NZ: Lisa Zhang, Marty B, Lei Mikaele (Senior Pacific Engagement Advisor), and Lucy Payne (Programme Officer).

This gathering provided an opportunity to strengthen regional collaboration, share insights, and continue building cross-Pacific partnerships.

04/11/2025

Ombudsman Niki Rattle meets with UNDP representatives Louisa, Debi, and Joseph to discuss ongoing collaboration and shared priorities. 🌺

22/10/2025

Career Opportunity – Investigations Officer Join the Team That Stands for Fairness! Position: Investigations OfficerLocation: Office of the Ombudsman, RarotongaApplications Close: 31st October 2025 Job Description Investigations Officer – Job Description Do you believe in fairness, accountabilit...

17/10/2025

OFFICE CLOSURE

15/10/2025

🌊 Join the Team That Stands for Fairness!
The Office of the Ombudsman is hiring an Investigations Officer in Rarotonga 🌴

If you believe in fairness, accountability, and transparency, this is your chance to make a real difference!

📅 Apply by 31 October 2025
📧 Send your CV & cover letter to [email protected]

🔗 Full details & job description: https://ombudsman.gov.ck/vacancies/

Be part of a team that stands for justice and good governance.

Career Opportunity – Investigations Officer Join the Team That Stands for Fairness! Position: Investigations OfficerLocation: Office of the Ombudsman, RarotongaApplications Close: 31st October 2025 Job Description Investigations Officer – Job Description Do you believe in fairness, accountabilit...

27/09/2025

26/09/2025

Our 41st Anniversary day event today

11/09/2025

🌍🤝 Ombudsman Niki Rattle meets with Ambassador Ard van der Vorst

During his recent visit to Rarotonga, Netherlands Ambassador Ard van der Vorst met with Ombudsman Niki Rattle to discuss the importance of strong oversight, transparency, and accountable governance in the Cook Islands.

The meeting highlighted the vital role of the Ombudsman’s Office as an independent institution safeguarding fairness, human rights, and trust in public administration.

We thank Ambassador van der Vorst for recognising the importance of this work and for his continued support towards strengthening good governance in the Pacific.

25/08/2025

Career Opportunity – Investigations Officer