Partnerships & Leasing Specialist - Land & Waterways

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join Crown Property – Shaping the Future of Aotearoa's Land
• At Crown Property, we're not just managing land — we're unlocking its potential for generations to come. With strategic oversight of over two million hectares of Crown-owned land, our portfolio spans everything from surplus assets and commercial buildings to pastoral leases and forestry licences. Every hectare tells a story, and we're here to make sure it's one of progress, sustainability, and value for all New Zealanders.We're expanding our leadership in land management, and we've created a brand-new Partnerships & Leasing Specialis role based in Wellington. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a pivotal moment — as we take on greater responsibility and drive smarter, more responsible use of Crown land.As part of our collaborative Crown Property Group, you'll work alongside passionate specialists who ensure our land assets meet legislative and maintenance standards, while also partnering closely with Iwi on Treaty settlement properties. Together, we're building a legacy of stewardship, innovation, and partnership.If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of Crown land in Aotearoa, we'd love to hear from you.
• Dive into the Heart of Crown Land – Join Our Land & Waterways Team!
• We're on the lookout for a detail-driven, solutions-focused professional to keep our operations humming. If you thrive in fast-paced, customer-centric environments and have a knack for statutory decision-making, this role is your chance to shine. You'll support senior team members, streamline workflows, and help deliver creative, cost-effective outcomes that make a real difference.Bring your sharp thinking, systems know-how, and passion for public service — and help us steward Crown land with purpose and pride.
• He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
• About you :
• A strong understanding of government legislation encompassing national policy statements and local authority regulations.
• An understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to land obligations, including the Resource Management Act 1991, Biosecurity Act 1993, Forests Act 1949, and relevant national policy statements, would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and relationship building,
• Excellent communication, and able to apply a flexible approach to your work,
• Exceptional communication skills, coupled with the ability to adapt flexibly to varying work scenarios.
• Hands-on experience in the operational aspects of land management within a scheduled and planned maintenance environment
• Experience in contract administration or project management.
• An excellent problem solver with the capacity to apply logical reasoning to multiple situations and make decisive decisions.
• A Valid unrestricted New Zealand Drivers licence.
• You may also bring :
• Proven experience in customer service management,
• Experience with working collaboratively with Iwi Partners
• The expected appointing range for this role is : $85,000 - $95,000, dependant on experience.
• 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
• Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
• 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.
• To apply, please click
• “Apply Online.”
• You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV / Cover Letter.Please note, while
• applications close 25 November 2025,
• we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
• to be eligible for this position.
• You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Customer Regulatory Specialist – Level Rua / Two) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū 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.
• If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.| Location : | Wellington || Attachment : | (PDF, 250KB) Position Description |

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