Career
Her term of appointment was for three years. Matanitobua"s first application for the position, in 2002, was not successful. Her legal career began as a temporary relieving court clerk in 1980.
By 1999, she had become a resident magistrate.
In the wake of the military coup which deposed the Qarase government on 5 December 2006, Matanitobua was sent on paid leave until further notice, along with Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki, on 3 January 2007. The military administration said it wanted to conduct an investigation into the judiciary.
