Tier 4 leadership role in operational environment Building and leading supporting functions e.g. quality assurance, business intelligence, coordination of training delivery Focus on using data and systems for continuous improvement Korero mo te turanga - About the role
The Property Rights scheme provides people with certainty regarding land ownership, guaranteeing what is owned, who owns it, where it is, ownership rights and how ownership can be transferred. The Property Rights group within LINZ is an operational team of approximately 200 people who are responsible for approving survey plans and titles dealings which are submitted by surveyors and conveyancers via the Landonline system.
A reorganisation of the group has created three branches within Property Rights operations: People, Delivery and Enablement. The People branch is accountable for 'home' leadership of all staff, the Delivery branch is accountable for 'work' delivery of all services, and the Enablement branch supports People and Delivery by providing functions such as quality assurance, business intelligence and the coordination of training delivery.
The Leader – Enablement will be someone with experience in leading and/or building supporting functions within an operational environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of implementing change across large teams, and experience working in or with agile delivery teams to deliver on strategic and operational priorities. They will have proven experience in delivering continuous improvement through the use of data and technology.
The role will directly lead a small team of 5-6 people and will require skill in leading through influence and fostering positive working relationships to get things done. The successful candidate will be based in one of our three locations; Wellington, Christchurch or Hamilton.
He pukenga tou - Skills & Experience Proven experience (5 years plus) in leadership roles (people and programme-based leadership roles will be considered). Outstanding communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influential skills to foster positive relationships internally and externally. A strategic thinker who fosters and inspires innovation, forward thinking and curiosity. Proven experience leading and/or building audit or assurance functions within a regulatory environment. Experience working in or with agile delivery teams to deliver on strategic and operational priorities. Experience leading large programmes of work or significant projects, including the implementation of change across large operational teams. Experience leading the development of data requirements and operational reporting for large operational teams. Innovation, resilience, drive and authenticity. The annual salary range for this role is: $150,000-$175,000
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.
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 (Leader – Level Rua/2) 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.
