Pastoral Specialist - Crown Property

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Crown Property role, diverse portfolio of South Island leasehold farms,
• Work with lessees and agencies to help manage 1.2 million hectares of the high country,
• Role based in our Christchurch office with some travel required

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

As a Pastoral Specialist within Crown Property at Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, we are looking for people who are passionate in applying their experience and expertise to deliver work on behalf of New Zealand and our Treaty Partners. This role will be focused on the management of Crown pastoral leases on 1.2 million hectares of the most spectacular country around Te Waipounamu/the South Island including inspections, permitting, and decision-making.

This is your opportunity to use your technical, relationship and project skills to manage a portfolio of leasehold farm properties as a delegate of the Commissioner of Crown Lands. You'll enjoy working with an experienced and expert team in a collaborative environment and connecting with a range of external and internal stakeholders, Iwi, and technical subject matter experts.   

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of leasehold farm properties from Southland to Marlborough under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 (CPLA) and the Land Act 1948. You will also be playing your part in the Pastoral team as we implement the 2022 reforms to the CPLA.

Pastoral is one of six teams in the Crown Property group providing leadership and direction for Crown-owned property and looking for opportunities to maximise these assets for the benefit of New Zealanders. Day-to-day, the group manage about two million hectares of Crown land, including surplus Crown assets, commercial and residential properties, pastoral leases and forestry licences.

The role reports to the Leader of the Pastoral team in Crown Property and will work with the wider Crown Property team as well as the Commissioner of Crown Lands and his team.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant subject matter expertise and university qualifications or equivalent experience in the fields of ecology, farming, or planning and land management.
• Proven knowledge, experience, and capability in managing complex or sensitive land related issues.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of internal teams, farmers, key stakeholders, and Iwi.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• High level written and verbal communication skills to provide information to a range of audiences.
• Knowledge and experience of applying legislation and government policies affecting government owned land and the associated legal frameworks which enable them to operate.
• Experience managing projects and contracts with suppliers.
• You must have a current driver's licence.

The annual salary range for this role is: $85,000 - $100,000 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 Story

Toitū 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 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

If 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 Tuesday 21^st May 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 Rua/2) 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.