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Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future.
At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Rural Property Specialist to oversee landowner and wider community relationships within Mercury's generation business with an initial focus on the geothermal assets including a significant number of property relationships at Kawerau and our Taupo sites.
Key Accountabilities:Build and maintain landowner relationships, including with a number of Maori land trusts, including both generating assets and future development sitesDevelop and maintain relationships with neighbouring landowners and engagement with the wider communities where we operateSupport the business with contract negotiations for the acquisition of new property rights as required for future developmentsManage or provide assistance with any property acquisition and disposal processes as requiredRegularly review upcoming expiry or renewal reports and commence negotiations to progress or engage with appropriate Mercury personnel to progressWe are looking for:A Property, Valuation or Natural Resources tertiary qualificationAt least five years of relevant work experience including property transactions and/or property management adviceDemonstrated record of relationship management experience, including experience of iwi relationshipsStrong commercial acumen, including an understanding of valuation appraisal processesExperience in dealing with complex legal documentsAbility to work on cross functional teams as the business requiresAbility to lead external advisorsMercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home officeA diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouragedAnnual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leaveThe opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providersFlexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern worldDiscounted health insurance and free life and income insuranceExcellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programmeGender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your petMercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future.
Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways.
We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation.
We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria.
If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
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A full position description is available below.
Applications close Thursday 27th February at 5:00pm.
Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
Reference # 38901
Posted 13 Feb 2025
Closing 27 Feb 2025 17:00
Location(s) Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga, Whakatane
Expertise Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement & management

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