Senior Land Advisor | Wellington City
Senior Land Advisor
Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana | Te Tari Whakatau
Permanent role, Wellington based
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are seeking a hard-working, talented and motivated Senior Land Advisor to join our Land & Implementation team. We are looking for someone with at least a couple of years Crown Land experience and has completed the full process for treaty settlements through to instructing for Bills and deeds.
The Senior Land Advisor is responsible for:
providing expert technical and policy advice to negotiation teams on land issues to ensure that all resulting settlement components can be effectively implemented
may be involved in investigation other matters relating to land that have been identified after settlement
training and guiding the work of land advisors on settlements
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
The successful candidate is likely to have many of the following:
relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience eg. Law degree
significant experience in working with Crown Land
technical legal skills to critically review draft bills and deeds of settlement
knowledge of property law and practice
experience leading, coaching and mentoring others
strong written and verbal communication skills
able to relate to a wide range of people at all levels, build effective networks across and within organisations, and influence outcomes
knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi issues, both historical and contemporary
demonstrated ability to work effectively with Māori and across agencies to achieve results
solid understanding of public sector systems and processes
Mō mātou/About us
Te Tari Whakatau is a departmental agency hosted by the Ministry of Justice. Our organisational whakapapa traces back through Te Arawhiti – The Office for Māori Crown Relations (2019-2025), the Office of Treaty Settlements (1995-2019) and to the Treaty of Waitangi Policy Unit formed in 1989. We have a central role in restoring and enhancing Māori Crown relationships. Focused on reconciliation, settlement and recognition, our work makes a significant contribution to New Zealand's future.
Our values guide everything we do: Mahi Tahi – Working together; Pono ki te kaupapa – In good faith; and Atawhaitia – With humility and authenticity. You will join an agency deeply committed to service, fairness, and shaping a better future for Aotearoa.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 and $127,683 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on 26 April 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
