Principal Customer Regulatory Specialist - Deputy Commissioner of Crown Lands

Apply your knowledge to advise and upskill others on Crown Property issues
A partnering role with other government agencies, partners and key stakeholders
A unique opportunity to assist with enhancing the Crown Estate Regulatory System Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleWe are seeking a Principal Customer Regulatory Specialist Deputy Commissioner of Crown Lands.
You will lead the provision of expert advice on Crown land matters, the application of statutory responsibilities, and regulatory interventions under a range of legislation.
You will support our Crown Property operational team and other government agencies in their work, and in the development of legislation and policy across government that affects Crown-owned land.
You will have primary responsibility for leading a specific aspect of the Commissioner's role - the regulatory and statutory aspects of our management of Crown pastoral land in the South Island High Country.
This includes making statutory decisions under delegated authority.You will provide thought leadership and contribute to the implementation of the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, which includes providing advice to LINZ staff, our partners and key stakeholders.
It will require external and internal engagement skills and an ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders with differing levels of technical understanding.
You will need to be well organised.In addition, you will also be the key adviser to the Commissioner on Crown pastoral land matters.
There will also be opportunities to contribute to other regulatory and statutory issues that the Commissioner is involved with.
You will act for the Commissioner on specific property matters. You will also be expected to raise opportunities, issues, and risks that could have an impact on, or enhance, our performance.
Some other examples of this opportunity are :
Working relationships with Regulators, other government agencies, Iwi, and private sector / service providers,
Working collaboratively on issues relating to; the environment, economics, property & community,
Maintaining awareness of operational, policy and research initiatives and developments across the Crown Estate,
Supporting LINZ staff on Crown land matters, including increasing capability and ensuring agreed objectives are being met, He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience :
Previous experience of New Zealand government environment and regulatory frameworks,
Knowledge of the Crown land system,
Excellent judgement and analytical skills, with a particular application in the public sector,
Proven ability to get the message across effectively : whether verbally or in writing,
Knowledge of land related legislation, including the Crown Pastoral Land Act, Land Act or Public Works Act,
Proven ability in forming effective working relationships within and across organisations,
Proven negotiation and influencing skills,
Able to apply tikanga values in practice within a Government / Crown environment,
A relevant tertiary qualification or comparable work experience. The annual salary range for this role is : $120,000 - $136,000 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 StoryToitū 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 area : 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.
We administer Crown property with a mixture of hands on and outsourced management including the acquisition and disposal of Crown land, biosecurity programmes and negotiating Crown Forest license fees.
Our Regulatory Practice and Delivery group manages the regulatory system for how LINZ and other Crown agencies buy, sell, and manage land assets for the benefit of New Zealanders.
If working with smart and driven people who want to make a difference to New Zealand is important to you and you have the capability, passion, and commitment to help us move into the future, we would love to hear from you.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action PlanToitū 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 ApplyIf 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 Wednesday 24 April 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 Wha / 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 ##### and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.
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