Leader – Compliance

Job title: Leader – Compliance

Company: Land Information New Zealand


Job description: Job DescriptionKōrero mō te tūranga – About the roleThe Regulatory Practice and Delivery group (RPD) brings together a range of regulators delivering across multiple regulatory systems encompassing the Registrar-General of Land, Valuer-General, Surveyor-General, and the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and includes Assessment and Compliance functions. RPD has stewardship responsibilities for four regulatory systems: Crown Land, Overseas Investment, Property Information and Property Rights.The Leader Compliance, as a member of the RPD Leadership Team, leads the work of the Compliance team to detect, investigate and enforce non-compliance in our regulatory systems. The team also has a role in ensuring a consistent regulatory approach and practices for Toitū Te Whenua.The Leader Compliance has responsibility for the overall delivery, strategic direction, and outcomes of the Compliance team. This includes maintaining awareness and knowledge of regulatory compliance best practice and using this to help inform and develop compliance strategy for Toitū Te Whenua. You’ll be accountable for leading the people and the work across your areas of responsibility in line with SPE’s and customer expectations. You’ll ensure that there are clear priorities and deliverables aligned to our Kaupapa and work programme and empower your people to manage the delivery of their work in line with that direction.This Wellington based role leads a team of approximately nine Customer Regulatory Specialists, supporting their wellbeing, performance, and professional development. Our Compliance team also works closely with our Legal team, and you’ll work closely with the Leader Legal as a work leader for two solicitors.This role will continue to build on the work started to establish the Compliance function, which in 2023 brought together our enforcement and intelligence functions that were previously focused only on overseas investment. Critical to the success in this role will be the expansion of the compliance function across our other regulatory systems.While this is an existing role, there will be opportunity to shape it to add value and make the best use of your own experience and skills.He pūkenga tou – Skills & ExperienceTo be successful in this role it is essential that you are an empathetic people leader, hold or be able to obtain Top Secret security clearance, you can check your eligibilityPlease note that candidates who are not able to obtain Top Secret security clearance cannot be considered for this role.You must also have:

• Extensive experience leading a group of technical experts within a government regulatory system, preferably with a compliance focus
• A passion for making a positive and sustainable difference through engaging and partnering with the business, customers and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence
• Ability to easily convey complex and technical information to those who are not familiar with the technical aspects
• Clear communication skills
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills
• Ability to anticipate both challenges and opportunities
• Ability to develop and implement new processes, systems, and frameworks

Although the Leader Compliance role does not hold a practicing certificate, a legal qualification and experience would be advantageous.The expected appointing range for this role is: $175,000 – $190,000 (depending 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 StoryToitū 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 PlanToitū 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 ApplyIf 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 Thursday 30 January 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 (Leader – Level Rua/2) 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.

Expected salary: $175000 – 190000 per year

Location: Wellington

Job date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:35:38 GMT

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