Senior Customer Regulatory Specialist at Land Information New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This is a great opportunity to be at the heart of managing risks to New Zealand's most sensitive assets. The core function of this role will be leading assessments on the impact to New Zealand's national interest from specific overseas investment transactions. Senior Advisors in the Applications Team use strong critical analysis and sound judgement to determine applications against the tests of the Overseas Investment Act 2005. This includes overseas investment in sensitive land, significant business assets, and strategically important businesses.  

Senior Advisors are also responsible for assessing and providing advice on overseas investment risk, this can include national interest, national security, and/or public order risk. Doing this requires engagement with a range of other NZ government agencies and an understanding of the broader strategic and commercial environment.

Senior Advisors are required to clearly present their analysis and recommendations to decision-makers (including Ministers), applicants, and the wider public. Senior Advisors are also expected to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to overall improvements of our system and regulatory regime.

No two applications are the same and this role provides the opportunity to demonstrate the application of strong legal, regulatory, critical thinking, and/or risk analysis skills.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A relevant tertiary degree or prior training in a relevant field. Experience in intelligence analysis and/or commercial/trust law, with a desire to learn aspects of the other field
• Have experience in providing advice in complex regulatory settings and be able to see the “bigger picture”
• Possess an enquiring mind with the ability to identify key issues and a range of risks from complex legal and commercial information, and 
• Either have or will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret national security clearance. See the eligibility self-check tool here.

The expected appointing range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000 dependant on relevant 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, and
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave.

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua LINZ 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 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.

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.

Please note, while applications close 18 July 2025, 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. 

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.