Assistant Surveyor-General

at  Land Information NZ

• Opportunity to provide leadership in the development of the survey system
• Apply your professional judgement and technical expertise to maintaining the integrity of the cadastre
• This role could suit remote workers, with flexible working options
  Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
  As Assistant Surveyor-General you will have the opportunity to provide leadership in the development of the cadastral system, including its further digitisation and the related enablement of 3D.
  We are looking for a senior technical leader focused on ensuring the overall quality and integrity of the cadastral system. You will provide technical expertise and trusted advice with a focus on ensuring surveyors comply with the Surveyor-General’s regulatory requirements. You will understand the detail but be able to make your judgements at the strategic and system level.
  Your responsibilities may include developing, maintaining, and communicating cadastral standards, rules, and guidelines, including for use by external agencies (eg. Maori Land Court, NZ Petroleum & Minerals, Te Arawhiti).
  Through strong collaboration you will provide technical leadership to Toitū Te Whenua’s teams, giving direction and decisions that help them deal with complex issues and provide excellent service.
  You will report to the Surveyor-General and be one of 11 survey staff in his team. This role will be based in one of our offices in Wellington, Hamilton, or Christchurch. We are also open to those working from remote locations for the right candidate.
  He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
  You must be, or have been, a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.
  You will have a thorough understanding of the cadastral survey system and its records and significant experience of working within the cadastre. Experience in a regulatory environment will also be helpful.
  The annual salary range for this role is: $127,260 - 149,714

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 Monday 13 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 (Kairūri Taitara Whenua - Cadastral Surveyor – Level Toru/three) 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

Please refer the Job description for details