Work Leader

1 month ago


Wellington, New Zealand CGR Services Full time

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Now is an exciting time to join Land Information New Zealand. Within our Agile structure, you will have the opportunity to work across traditional domains of geodesy, hydrography, topography and property through the lens of data, technology, products, and services value streams.

We are seeking an experienced leader with a geodetic or surveying background to join our Datums Squad in this Principal level role.

In this role you will lead and support the Datums Squad to succeed by ensuring 90-day increment plans are realistic, achievable, and maintained for each increment.

You will be capable and comfortable working with Agile techniques, working across Value Streams and with other Work Leads to successfully deliver 90-day plans.

You will be responsible for the squad maintaining the NZGD2000 and NZVD2016 datums, maintaining and commissioning New Zealand's geodetic infrastructure including the Warkworth VLBI site, the PositioNZ GNSS network, and a vast network of geodetic ground marks, and trig beacons.

With big changes on the horizon such as SouthPAN coming fully online and ubiquitous positioning becoming a reality, we are developing to meet New Zealand's future needs.

You will provide oversight and leadership in planning and delivering this important work.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and empower a skilled technical team to deliver excellence
  • Have oversight of Geodetic initiatives such as PNT, VLBI, Datum modernisation
  • Participate and/or lead in National level committees ie. Positioning infrastructure
  • Oversee the work of the squad in determining the future of New Zealand's Datums
  • Oversee the delivery of the national geodetic system
  • Coach and mentor more junior staff
  • Lead projects and areas of work as necessary
  • Empower the team to function efficiently
He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong track record in work planning and delivery management
  • Hold a suitable tertiary qualification (BSurv or equivalent), a graduate degree would be an advantage.
  • Have 10+ years of experience in the field of Survey and/or Geodesy
  • Possess a solid understanding of New Zealand's geodetic system
  • Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to people at all levels
Highly desirable:
  • Experience in Agile management would be an advantage
  • Experience with government procurement and contract management practices
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 must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

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