Senior Business Partner - Environmental (Contaminated Land)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support our Contaminated Land programme,
• Project management opportunity - investigate potential contamination on the LINZ estate,
• Flexible Working Environment and Fabulous Team

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role: 

The Crown Property group is responsible for managing around 2 million hectares of Crown land and waterways across New Zealand including surplus crown assets, commercial and residential properties, pastoral leases and forestry licences. We administer the Treaty Settlements Landbank, acquisitions and disposals, biosecurity, and Crown Forest licenses. We provide leadership and direction for LINZ administered Crown land, looking for opportunities to maximise these assets for the benefit of New Zealanders.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainably managing contaminated land and protecting human health and the environment on the Crown estate for existing and future generations. This is your opportunity to use your project management and technical skills to support the delivery of a national contaminated land programme. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and connecting with a range of internal and external stakeholders, Iwi and technical subject matter experts across a range of disciplines.   

You will work closely with the Principal Business Partner – Contaminated Land, to effectively deliver assigned operational work programmes and engage with the wider Crown Property team provide best practice advice, develop stakeholder relationships, and assist with strategy formulation.

You will support the delivery of projects across the Crown Property group's programme of works with a focus on sites within the Treaty Settlements Landbank. You'll have the opportunity to take on a key strategic role that makes a real contribution to Crown Property's business delivery through supporting the development and implementation of LINZ's contaminated land strategy. You will also support Toitū Te Whenua initiatives and provide, guidance and mentoring to other team members across Crown Property.

Within the team we share a friendly, collaborative style of engagement and support each other to operate smoothly and effectively, both as a business unit and as individuals. You'll leverage your excellent communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively to build strong relationships within our group, the wider business unit, across Toitū Te Whenua LINZ and with your key stakeholders. 

Seeking a Business Partner, at L2 (Senior). 

He pūkenga tou | Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in the environmental industry, preferably with a focus on contaminated land.
• Relevant degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or other earth science.
• Experience scoping and costing ground investigations, undertaking procurement and managing projects and contracts with suppliers.
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and technical guidelines, and their practical application, including experience applying for resource consents to undertake project works.
• A high level of written skills, including a demonstrated ability to undertake contaminated land investigations, analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to present scientific information to a wide range of audiences, including mana whenua, stakeholders and community groups.
• Ability to build and maintaining strong working relationships with a range of teams and key stakeholders and Iwi.
• Prior experience providing advice and insights to leaders on complex matters, including areas of organisational or political risk, and proposing practical solutions.
• Experience working with iwi and / or understanding of the Treaty Settlement process preferable.
• An open and willing attitude towards cross-team collaboration and engagement combined with the diplomacy and assuredness to back yourself and your professional ability when dealing with complex situations.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work without close supervision.
• A good sense of humour, perseverance, and resilience.

The expected appointment range for this role is $102,000 to $119,000.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees 

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai
• LINZ supports the Certified Environmental Practitioner scheme and offers a range of learning and development opportunities to maintain CPD points, including industry memberships
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance.  We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply or get in touch with the team. 

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.

Please note, while applications close Thursday 11 April 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Business Partner – Level Rua/2) doesn't match the advertised title.  At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.