Upon establishment of the Development Commissioner Tobetsu Office, Kuninao was appointed official of "Kaitaku-nanatozoku, kaitakushi-kangyo-ka-Tobetsu-zaikin" (literally, Development 7th grade, Industry Encouragement Service at Tobetsu, Development Commission).
開拓使当別詰所設置に伴い邦直は同年7月に開拓七等属・開拓使勧業課当別在勤を命ぜられる。