Solution Delivery Specialist - Disposals

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Solution Delivery Specialist – Disposals

• Join us in Crown Property working in a diverse portfolio, as a Property Disposal expert, 
• Apply your knowledge to assist in the Treaty Settlement and surplus Crown Land disposal process and,
• Flexible working environment

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role: 

As a Solution Delivery Specialist – Disposals at Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, we are looking for people who are passionate in applying their experience and expertise to deliver work on behalf of New Zealand and our Treaty Partners. This role will be focussed on the disposal of property held for treaty settlement or surplus to Crown requirements following the requirements of the relevant legislation (Public Works Act 1981, Land Act 1948 etc).   This is your opportunity to use your technical, relationship and project skills to implement and deliver a disposal programme in a highly experienced and expert team. 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.    

You will be responsible for managing the disposal of a wide variety of crown property through a range of legislation such as the Public Works Act 1981, by applying your specialist property knowledge to delivery work programmes.

Our teams provides the leadership and direction for Crown-owned property, looking for opportunities to maximise these assets for the benefit of New Zealanders. Day-to-day, we manage about two million hectares of Crown land, including surplus Crown assets, commercial and residential properties, pastoral leases and forestry licences.

The role reports to the Leader, Project Delivery in the Crown Property and will work closely with the wider Crown Property team. 

He pūkenga tou | Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, for the L2 Solution Delivery Specialist you will have:

• Relevant subject matter expertise in disposal process in Public Works Act 1981, Land Act 1948, New Zealand Railways Corporation Restructuring Act 1990 and various Treaty Settlement legislation.
• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Treaty settlement process.
• Proven knowledge, experience and capability in managing complex or sensitive land related issues.
• Knowledge and experience of applying legislation and government policies affecting government owned land and the associated legal frameworks which enable them to operate,
• Ability to build and maintaining strong working relationships with a range of teams and key stakeholders and Iwi.
• High level written and verbal communication skills to provide information to a range of audiences.
• Experience managing projects & contracts with suppliers,

The expected appointment range for this role is $85,000 – $100,000

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.
• 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 Friday 17 May 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. 

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.