Principal Commercial Advisor (Property)

at  Land Information NZ

HE PŪKENGA TOU - SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be commercially savvy and truly understand the property development lifecycle. You strive for innovation and best practice. You must have the following attributes:

• At least 12-15 years relevant experience as a commercial manager, development manager or property consultant.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and provide sound commercial advice on a large diverse portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of New Zealand property laws, lease agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop sound business rules, standardise processes and guidelines
• Strategic mindset with an ability to identify growth opportunities and enhance value
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate cross functionally across the business
• A common-sense practical mindset and strong decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with high integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to undertake detailed financial analysis and scenario modelling
• Sound understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in relation to property
• A valid unrestricted New Zealand Driver’s License

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.

ABOUT YOU AND YOUR ROLE

The Principal Commercial Advisor role will be responsible for the providing commercial advice on leases across 3 business units within Crown Property. You will engage extensively with our legal team to develop and maintain model lease agreements that are fit for purpose. You will be responsible for creating the framework for property management providing processes, tools and guidance. Additionally, you will provide additional technical support base for the senior property managers (known internally as Senior Customer Regulatory Specialists).
This is a pivotal role to the operational delivery of the team focusing on maximising the return of the Crown estate. Essential to this role is demonstrated experience in providing highly technical commercial and development advice across a complex portfolio.

YOU MAY NOTICE THAT THE POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE FOR THIS ROLE (PRINCIPAL CUSTOMER REGULATORY SPECIALIST LEVEL 4) 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

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be commercially savvy and truly understand the property development lifecycle. You strive for innovation and best practice. You must have the following attributes:

• At least 12-15 years relevant experience as a commercial manager, development manager or property consultant.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and provide sound commercial advice on a large diverse portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of New Zealand property laws, lease agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop sound business rules, standardise processes and guidelines
• Strategic mindset with an ability to identify growth opportunities and enhance value
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate cross functionally across the business
• A common-sense practical mindset and strong decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with high integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to undertake detailed financial analysis and scenario modelling
• Sound understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in relation to property
• A valid unrestricted New Zealand Driver’s Licens