• Work in an organisation where Kaitiakitanga is at the heart of what we do
• Provide support and advice internally and externally on Treaty settlement matters
• Aid in pre and post settlement initiatives

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

At Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, our key role is to ensure New Zealanders have accurate information about where people and places are, that people have confidence in their property rights and that Crown property is well managed for future generations.

From the best way to develop farmland, build a new suburb, manage a high-country farm or navigate on land or at sea, our work and location information help people make better decisions and create economic, social, environmental and cultural value for New Zealand.

As an Advisor - Māori Crown Relations, you will support the Manager, Land and Property to be an effective and engaged steward/kaitiaki of Māori Crown relations and fulfil obligations under Te Tirtiri/the Treaty of Waitangi.

Kōrero mō te tÅ«ranga - About the role

Our teams work collaboratively, so we are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a team and across the organisation. It is also important that you are forward thinking so you can develop new, and test existing, ideas and that you are committed to making a difference.

Some experience in contributing to Māori Crown Relations work programmes and the delivery of cultural support is essential for this role.

This is a fixed term contract position until 30 June 2022 with potential extension.

He pÅ«kenga tou - Skills & Experience: 

• demonstrate that you are a critical thinker and can provide strategic advice
• show initiative, curiosity, flexibility, and openness
• have the ability to think strategically, building on strong analysis
• be able to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly
• Relationship building experience in order to partner with Māori and Iwi and across the public sector
• Te reo and tikanga knowledge

Tono mai - How to Apply

To apply, please click â€œApply Online.” You'll be taken through to our ToitÅ« 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.

Applications close 24 February 2022. This position can be based in either Wellington, Hamilton or Christchurch.

 If you have any questions about this role or working at ToitÅ« Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.

Following a Health & Safety Risk Assessment undertaken by ToitÅ« Te Whenua, it will be a requirement of this position to hold a valid “My Vaccine Pass” from your agreed starting date with ToitÅ« Te Whenua. Please only apply for this position if you can or intend on meeting this requirement. 

“My Vaccine Pass” is an official record of your COVID-19 vaccination status for use in Aotearoa New Zealand. For more information: My Vaccine Pass | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)

As an organisation ToitÅ« Te Whenua embraces diversity, encourages work life balance and we have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.  ToitÅ« Te Whenua is one of the most engaged organisations in the public sector and people always say what a great place ToitÅ« Te Whenua is to work.