Senior Land

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future.

Wellington City Council is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible services that make Pōneke a vibrant, thriving city for everyone – an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital where people and nature thrive.

Our Land and Property Information Team develops, operates, and governs the Council's Core Property System. We support the systems and processes that underpin Wellington City Council's rating income and ensure the integrity of land and property data across the city.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Land & Property Information to play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the city's land and property data. This is a specialist role for someone who enjoys detailed technical work, problem-solving, and supporting sound decision-making across the organisation.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

As our Senior Advisor, you will be the trusted expert for land and property policy, technical analysis, and strategic advice. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Council, elected members, external partners, property owners, and developers to ensure Wellington's property data is accurate, compliant, and well-governed.

Key work includes:

• Researching resource consents and setting up survey subdivisions in the Core Property System
• Ensuring accurate valuation subdivisions and maintaining the integrity of the District Valuation Roll
• Supporting the citywide revaluation process and reconciling complex property data
• Providing technical information that supports rating accuracy
• Interpreting and applying addressing standards and resolving complex street addressing issues
• Preparing reports on street naming and advising councillors, mana whenua, and other stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and data governance requirements
• Proactively analysing data quality and collaborating with internal teams and contracted valuation providers
• Mentoring colleagues and uplifting capability across the organisation

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with:

• A degree in Land Surveying, Property Valuation, Land Law or Geography plus 5+ years' experience, or 10+ years equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience working accurately with land-based data
• Strong communication skills, able to interpret and explain complex information clearly
• Proven relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• Sound understanding of New Zealand's legislative framework for land and property data
• Experience coaching or mentoring others
• Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail

You'll thrive here if you:

• Enjoy complex technical work and variety in your day
• Value collaboration and constructive working relationships
• Are committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Are dedicated to Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership principles and open to ongoing learning in Te Ao Māori

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.

Diversity:

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing:

Applications close 21st of December 2025. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications. Interviews for this role will be held in January 2026.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.