Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We're looking for a confident and experienced leader to guide our Built Structures team, a close-knit group within the wider Crown Property function at Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). This team manages built structures located mainly in smaller towns across the North Island, and it's a portfolio that brings unique complexities and rewards.
To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong background in residential and small-scale commercial property management – especially a working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and related legal processes, such as lease agreements, tenancy tribunal work, and dispute resolution. You'll also be comfortable working alongside facilities management suppliers and leading the development of systems and processes that support best practice across the board.
This is not a straightforward portfolio—it requires resourcefulness, resilience, and the ability to navigate challenges that can change from one community to the next. But for the right person, those complexities bring variety, impact, and the chance to make a real difference.
A commercial mindset is essential, particularly within the context of Crown landbank management, and we'll look to you to bring fresh thinking to how we deliver property services. Relationship building is a big part of the job, especially when working with iwi and Treaty partners to support settlements and apply culturally responsive approaches to temporary property stewardship.
National travel is part of the mix, so you'll need to be comfortable on the road, and confident connecting with people from all backgrounds. A clean, unrestricted driver's licence is essential.
This role blends technical expertise with strategic thinking and people leadership, it's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to lead meaningful property work in service of New Zealand communities.
He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in property management or equivalent professional experience
- A solid understanding of the risk, legal and financial aspects of property management
- Proven leadership and people management experience, ideally over 5 years in a similar environment
- Expertise in inspections, scoping of works, and managing eviction and court proceedings
- Strong working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
- The drive and resilience to manage a dynamic and complex portfolio with confidence and care
- A full, unrestricted, and clean driver's license
The expected appointing range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000, depending on your skills and 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 on Monday 11 August 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 (Kaiārahi Leader – 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 opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.