Principal Advisor Property Strategy & Planning | Wellington Region

Job Description

Principal Advisor Property Strategy & Planning

Permanent Full-Time 

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

The Principal Advisor Property Strategy & Planning is an exciting position within the Property Strategy & Planning team. 

The Ministry of Justice has one of the largest property portfolios in the public sector.  A large proportion of the portfolio is aging with 40% of the buildings being over 50 years old.  In addition, 15 buildings are historically classified, which increases maintenance requirements and operating costs.

Over the next ten years the Ministry intends to significantly invest in bringing its existing property portfolio up to a fit for purpose standard.

In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality and timely advice on the Property Strategy, planning for future property capital investment and working with the team to investigate and initiate projects. 

You will be required lead the development of papers, reports, briefings and proposals.  You will also develop and monitor milestones and look for opportunities and solutions to complex property related problems to manage and mitigate any associated risks.  

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant property and operational policy tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience and a demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Working knowledge of governance and corporate decision making.
• Experience in property management, leasing, acquisitions, disposals, property investigations and long-term asset planning.
• Understanding of public sector systems and processes, including Budget processes and the use of performance information to inform decision-making.
• An understanding of iwi/Māori relationships and projects, and the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga and te reo Māori.
• Able to build and maintain a range of effective business relationships within an organisation and a wide network of professional relationships across organisations.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

It is an exciting time to join us. We are leading the transformation of our criminal justice system, helping to tackle New Zealand's high levels of family violence and sexual violence, and improving New Zealanders' access to justice.

The role sits in our Property Strategy & Planning team who are responsible for the development and implementation of medium to long-term property strategies to enable the Ministry to achieve its strategic direction. 

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

Benefits:

• Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
• Online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pasifika, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
• Free and confidential counselling sessions

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $124,397 - $173,973 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to 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 the 6th of October; 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

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