Portfolio Manager - Māori Crown Relations at Land Information New Zealand, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work in an organisation where Kaitiakitanga is at the heart of what we do
• Provide support and advice internally and externally on Treaty settlement matters
• Aid in pre and post settlement initiatives
• Fixed term or Secondment Opportunity for 12 months

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is in our Māori Crown Relations group, which leads the work on managing properties held for Treaty settlement.  Including the Treaty Settlement Landbank. These are properties that come into the Landbank when a government department decides it no longer needs them and there is the possibility that they could be used as either cultural or commercial redress in a Treaty settlement.

As the Portfolio Manager you will work collaboratively across the organisation, managing several portfolios as you represent the views of Toitū Te Whenua and the interests of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, you will maintain a strong customer focus both internally and with our external contacts.   You will be forward thinking so you can develop new and test existing ideas to help drive change and make a difference.

Some experience in contributing to Māori Crown Relations work programmes and the delivery of cultural support is essential for this role. You will be committed to strengthening the Māori-Crown relationship through Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will bring a high level of competency to Māori values, practice and perspective to your work.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• knowledge of land and property management, ideally in either; acquisitions, asset management or disposal
• understanding/knowledge or experience of the Waitangi Tribunal treaty process (is desirable)
• Understanding of Tikanga Māori is highly desirable
• sound knowledge of government and public sector processes
• proven experience making proactive and considered decisions, demonstrating that you are a critical thinker and can provide strategic advice
• experience communicating complex issues clearly and succinctly
• Relationship building experience in order to partner with Māori and Iwi and across the public sector

The salary range for this position is $83,307 – 112,709. This position is available from any of our office locations: Wellington, Christchurch & Hamilton. Some travel to Wellington may be required for initial training and ongoing work.

If you are seeking a secondment opportunity from ours or another government agency, you will need prior-approval for release from your current manager.

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
• A screen provided for working from home
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

As an organisation Toitū Te Whenua embraces diversity, encourages work life balance and we have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.  Toitū Te Whenua is one of the most engaged organisations in the public sector and people always say what a great place Toitū Te Whenua is to work.

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

At Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, our key role is to ensure New Zealanders have accurate information about where people and places are, that people have confidence in their property rights and that Crown property is well managed for future generations.

From the best way to develop farmland, build a new suburb, manage a high-country farm or navigate on land or at sea, our work and location information help people make better decisions and create economic, social, environmental and cultural value for New Zealand.

Tono mai - How to Apply

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.

Applications close 18 August 2022 and is open to people who can work in one our our following office locations of Wellington, Christchurch or Hamilton.

The goal of the Government is to ensure that all those who can, are vaccinated. To support this, there is an expectation that all employees in the public service should be vaccinated. To meet the needs of the communities and organisations we engage with, our people in high-contact positions may need to be vaccinated. This is a requirement for this particular position.

Toitū Te Whenua is currently undertaking a change programme, known as Organising Ourselves, which is focused on strengthening our connections, our agility, and the way we engage and work with our customers and partners.  Note that we will be making changes to our ways of working and how we think about and describe our roles as part of this programme.   

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.