Deputy Registrar-general of Land

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Land Information NZ Full time
Showcase your leadership and property system expertise,

  • Provide technical and people leadership to a team of regulatory specialists,
  • A high performing organisation, passionate about outcomes for New Zealand
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This position works with the Registrar-General of Land and his team to maintain confidence in property rights and facilitate land transactions by ensuring the land title registration system is well regulated.

As the deputy for this statutory office, you will hold a delegation to act on behalf of the Registrar-General of Land as and when required.

You will have the opportunity to lead and engage with stakeholders to enhance our regulatory framework for the land title registration system in line with modern regulatory practice.

This includes leading the development of risk-based standards and guidance under the Land Transfer Act and other legislation and managing compliance.

You will also provide strategic and technical policy advice on the development of a digitally enabled land title system in the context of the broader property system.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

  • Qualified as a NZ barrister and solicitor,
  • Experienced in modern regulatory practice and identifying and managing risk,
  • Indepth understanding of property law and related legislation (including the Land Transfer Act 2017, Property Law Act 2007, Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Resource Management Act 1991),
  • Highly skilled in legal analysis and statutory decisionmaking,
  • Application of digital technology to deliver services and achieve regulatory outcomes,
  • Technical leadership and ideally people leadership,
The annual appointing salary range for this role is $135,000 to $160,000.

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

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.


You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Customer Regulatory Specialist - Level Wha/4) 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.

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