Landowner Relations Partner

at  Transpower

• Ensure smooth access to Transpower’s assets on private and public land
• Negotiate fair outcomes with landowners via commitments and contracts
• Enjoy dynamic and varied mahi as part of a collaborative national team
  Enable critical national infrastructure through exceptional relationship management of landowners and stakeholders.
  Transpower is a State-Owned Enterprise which owns and operates the National Grid - the transmission network made up of over $5b of assets, which carries electricity around the country.
  Assets include nearly 12,000km of high voltage transmission lines, 60km of underground and submarine cable, over 40,000 supporting towers and poles, over 175 substations, and nearly 2,000 transformers which are situated the length and breadth of the country.
  Most of the assets that make up the grid are located on private land with varying land uses, such as farms, forestry, horticulture, and in public conservation areas. It’s essential that we work closely with landowners to ensure we maintain a productive relationship which ensures access to our assets.
  Read more here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/our-work/landowners-and-developers

TO BE CONSIDERED YOUR CV, COVER LETTER, AND EXPERIENCE TO DATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Strong people and relationship management/engagement skills and demonstrated ability to understand stakeholder needs and requirements.
• Ability to identify and develop solutions which work for both parties.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Strong advocacy and influencing/negotiation skills, including dispute management.
• Understanding and application of legislation/regulatory frameworks and processes.
• A full NZ Drivers Licence and the ability to travel regionally (overnight stays once or twice a month, are usually planned in advance).
  Typically, you will work Monday to Friday, however there may be times when you work outside of business hours to meet the needs of geographically dispersed landowners.

Please refer the Job description for details