Senior Advisor

Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026
- Provide leadership on, and analytical rigour to, diverse policy areas and complex policy problems
- Exciting legislative work programme that provides an opportunity to contribute to real change for NZ

**Korero mo te turanga - About the role**

We are looking for a motivated policy practitioner who has experience working on large legislative reforms and/or partnering with Maori. **We would be open to inter-agency secondment.**

This role sits within the Strategy and Policy function that is responsible for driving our overall strategic direction and delivering on our policy work programme. Our three policy teams work collaboratively, so in addition to policy projects, you will get the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in strategy, regulatory stewardship, and research.

We have an exciting work programme that provides an opportunity to contribute to real change for Aotearoa New Zealand. Our work is delivered across four key pillars - Overseas Investment, Property Rights, Geographic and Property Information, and Maori and Crown Land. We are responsible for 15 pieces of legislation including the Public Works Act, the Crown Pastoral Land Act, the Land Transfer Act, and the Ratings Valuation Act. LINZ is also the regulator of the Overseas Investment regime.

Come and join us, we are ready for you now

**He pukenga tou - Skills & Experience**
- You will have a minimum of 4-5 years of policy or related work experience.
- Previous experience partnering with Maori on policy projects and/or working on large legislative reforms,
- Passion for contributing to social, cultural, economic, and environmental outcomes,
- Can communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly,
- Be agile and willing to work across challenges big and small,
- Be willing to contribute to the development of the team's capability and culture.

The expected appointed salary for this role is between $105,000 - $123,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

**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.
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**Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Maori, 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 (Advisor - Level Toru/3) 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._