Korero mo te turanga - About the role
We have a newly created Senior Customer Regulatory Specialist role in our Crown Property Group. This follows change implementation designed to bring us closer to our customers and take on more responsibility for property and land management.
It is an exciting time to join us in supporting the responsible management and enhancement of Crown Land for existing and future generations.
As part of our collaborative team in Crown Property, you'll ensure that portfolios meet legislative and maintenance requirements. We also work extensively with Iwi on treaty settlement properties.
The Assessment & Acquisition Team The Assessment & Acquisition team oversees applications such as commercial recreation permits, film permits, easements, access letters, rent reviews, right of renewals, and land status validation. The team is also responsible for Crown land including marine and coastal areas and Treaty acquisitions.
This is our work engine, so you will have previous experience excelling in a high-volume customer function, with statutory decision making. You will have a comprehensive understanding of system workflows and the importance of business processes.
In this role, you'll work with your peers to manage the operational day-to-day work distribution for our team, including being amongst it and undertaking some of the work yourself. You will be a support function and escalation point for the team - providing on-the-job coaching and working with the leader to support the team's growth and development.
As we move through new ways of working, we anticipate there will be areas for improvement, so collaborating with others to see where and how efficiencies can be made for continuous improvement will be critical. No two days are the same and the work is varied, so you'll need resilience, a positive mindset and willingness to be hands-on where needed.
He pukenga tou - Skills & Experience 7-10 years relevant experience in a similar role in a high-volume customer-focused environment. A strong understanding of government legislation and regulations surrounding land obligations including Resource Management Act 1991, Biosecurity Act 1993, Forests Act 1949 including national policy statements, local and regional authority legislation and regulations would be advantageous. Extensive experience in land management. Significant experience in stakeholder engagement & relationship building; able to navigate difficult conversations with our customers whilst still maintaining a positive relationship. Significant experience in coaching / mentoring members of your team in a way that builds their knowledge, capability and confidence. A collaborative self-starter, and lateral thinker, who works with agility whilst keeping relevant legislative & process driven environment top of mind. An excellent problem solver able to apply logic to multiple situations and make effective and strong decisions! Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and able to apply a flexible approach to your work. Advanced level of confidence in statutory decision making, identifying risks and communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders. Comfortable with working in Te Ao Maori (Maori world) and an understanding of Tikanga Maori. The expected appointing range for this role is between $110,000 - $125,000.
Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau - 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 Takinatanga - Our Story Toitu 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, Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan. Toitu 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 Toitu 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 Sunday, 24 November 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 Toru / Three) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitu 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 Toitu Te Whenua, please email ****** and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.
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