Land Advisor at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with an eye for detail to join our team as a Land Advisor. Land is a critical component of Treaty Settlements and this position helps in that process. This position is directly involved with all the technical work required relating to land included in treaty settlements.

The Land Advisor does the following:

• researches how the Crown got to own the land;
• reviews disclosures provided by Crown agencies for completeness; identifies access and encumbrances;
• drafts the land component of bill and deed instructions for review; drafts survey instructions;
• creates or commissions deed plans; and
• conducts reviews of the land-related parts of Cabinet papers.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

Ideally the candidate should have:

• A completed law degree

OR

• Technical land skills such as surveying, GIS, mapping or valuation

It would also be an advantage if you had some:

• Knowledge of Crown owned land issues an advantage
• Knowledge of land law
• Knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi issues
• Knowledge of government structures and processes
• Project management experience
• Experience of working and relating well with a wide range of people
• Experience of working effectively in both individual and team situations
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with core Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook, Excel) and basic computer literacy
  
  

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

At Te Arawhiti, we're committed to working together in good faith with humility and authenticity towards true Treaty partnership. We are a team of 200 who work to restore sustain and build relationships with Māori.

Te Arawhiti employees are employees of Te Tāhū o te Ture.  You will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

 He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

You will work as part of a team that contributes to settling historical Treaty claims and resolving longstanding issues.

Some benefits include:

• Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
• Online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
• Free and confidential counselling sessions
• Some working from home availability

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Salary Range: The remuneration band for this role is $77,128 - $100,720 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 23 March 2023, however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz