Manager, Strategy Policy and Ministerials

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**
- Join an exciting work programme and lead real change for Aotearoa
- Lead a progressive, results focused policy team across a strategic and complex work programme
- Work closely with three other policy managers and our Head of Strategy, Policy and Ministerials
- Utilise your skills across a range of legislative, regulatory and operational reforms in areas such as Crown land, property rights, geographic and property information, and overseas investment.
- This role is Fixed Term until 30 June 2026
- The salary range for this role, depending on experience, is $175,000 - $195,000 per annum, full-time.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated policy manager who has demonstrated skills across large-scale legislative reforms, system engagement, and partnering with Māori to enable our ambitious programme to support the government's plan.

This is a key leadership role in the Strategy, Policy and Ministerial function that is responsible for supporting our strategic direction and delivering on our policy work programme. You will work closely with the Head of Strategy, Policy and Ministerials and other policy Managers.

Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand has an expanding and exciting policy programme that provides an opportunity to contribute to real change for Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are currently working on a range of diverse policy matters including a review of the Public Works Act, afforestation opportunities on Crown land, fees and funding reviews across operational work areas and supporting a review of the Overseas Investment Act. We also lead on strategy including strategic intentions, long term insights briefings and provide strategic support on budget.

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.

As a Manager - Strategy and Policy, you are accountable for leading the people and the work across your areas of responsibility. You ensure that there are clear priorities and deliverables aligned to our Kaupapa and work programme and empower your people to manage the delivery of their work in line with that direction.

You will partner across the organisation and collaborate with agencies and ministers to understand current and future work and allocate resources to achieve this.

**He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience**
- Managing the work programme and resources of your team in line with government direction, organisational Kaupapa and strategic direction through active planning and prioritisation.
- Leading a culture of high performance within your team and organisation, and continuously looking for opportunities to iterate to improve services to communities and customers.
- Driving a commitment to the government's role as a Treaty Partner and ensuring a te ao Māori perspective is taken into account and shapes work and decisions.
- Working collectively and providing knowledge or insights to support or make decisions and mitigate risks to delivery.
- Maintaining active and effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation and broader public service, in relation to your area of responsibility.
- Building the capability of individuals within your team for now and the future and working to make flexible agile ways of working successful.

**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**

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**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 (Leader - Level Rua / Two) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our ro