Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Category: Science & Environment Location: Hamilton Date Advertised: 28-FEB-25 Job Reference: LINZ/1847572/H Job Title: Senior Land Management Advisor Business Unit: Division: Summary: Do you have experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration? Utilise your background in land management, forestry, mining or asset management Oversee the management of the land and waterway portfolio Open to Wellington or Hamilton based Krero m te tranga - About the role We are excited to announce a newly created Senior Land Management Advisor role within our Crown Property team. This position is part of a recent change initiative aimed at fostering closer relationships with our customers and developing a more strategic approach to managing Crown property across New Zealand. It's a unique opportunity to contribute to the responsible stewardship and sustainable use of Crown land for the benefit of current and future generations.

As a key member of the Crown Property team, you will oversee the compliant and effective management of land, with a particular focus on Treaty settlements. Building and maintaining strong, respectful partnerships with iwi will be central to your role as we honour Treaty obligations and work collaboratively to enhance the value and utility of Crown land. A significant part of your role will involve managing stakeholder relationships, particularly with Treaty partners, and overseeing the delivery of work through external service providers.

You will also handle reactive maintenance, process complex applications, and ensure compliance across a wide range of activities, including agriculture, forestry, and mining. The team for Land and Waterways: This role requires a solid understanding of land management, including processing complex applications, managing leases and renewals, and ensuring compliance through site inspections for a variety of activities. You will provide expert advice on Crown land purchases and Treaty acquisitions, leveraging your knowledge of Treaty settlements and land management to achieve positive, long-term outcomes.

We are seeking candidates with proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, particularly in environments requiring statutory decision-making, compliance management, and collaboration with external service providers. Strong skills in contract and project management, as well as proficiency with system workflows and business processes, are essential. The ability to deliver consistent, timely decisions in a fast-paced operational environment is critical to success.

Experience in land management, forestry, mining, contracting, compliance, inspections, or asset management is essential, along with practical knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance. This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio, often requiring travel to remote and rural locations for site inspections. He pkenga tou - Skills & Experience More about you: Sign.