Advisor Assessment - Clearances

at  Land Information NZ

• Play a key role in enabling major infrastructure projects to proceed, to keep New Zealand moving forward
• Knowledge of and/or experience in land, and property
• Understanding of statutory decision making
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
  Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
  As part of the Assessment group within our Regulatory Practice and Delivery group, our Clearances team plays an active role in enabling major infrastructure projects to proceed, to keep New Zealand moving forward. Working in close collaboration with a variety of other Government Agencies, we have an important role in the acquisition, use and disposal of land assets across New Zealand.
  Our Clearances team is made up of enthusiastic and technically savvy professionals. They undertake quality assurance on work submitted by accredited suppliers acting for central and local government agencies and make robust, reason based statutory decisions under delegation. You will work alongside assessing and making decisions under the Public Works Act.
  We are looking for someone who is energetic, agile, collaborative and seeking to build a knowledge of the Public Works Act, to provide technical expertise on Clearances issues. As part of the team, you will work with your colleagues and peers in an agile, inclusive and delivery focused way that puts the customer at the centre of our decisions.
  He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
  Ideally, you’ll join us with some experience in land and property, interpreting legislation and decision-making. Your experience can be from anywhere, but you must have an interest in the NZ land and property industry and a willingness to develop and build a new area of knowledge or expertise.
  These capabilities, combined with your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, will see you build networks with external service providers, stakeholders and internal colleagues. Using your strong written communication skills, you will review various pieces of work using a critical thinking lens informed by statute, case law and regulatory guidance and provide insightful feedback on sensitive and complex matters.

• Background, experience and/or knowledge of land and property
• Decision-making experience within a regulatory environment
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Peer review and quality assurance experience
• Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver quality outcomes in a timely manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and build strong working relationships
• Customer-centric and agile approach to work
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti and Māori Crown Relations
  The annual salary range for this role is: $88,000 - $98,000 dependant on skills and experience.

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 are 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 Sunday 26 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. 
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Customer Regulatory Specialist – 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