Senior Advisor - Overseas Investment, Regulatory Practice and Delivery
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
This is a great opportunity to be at the heart of managing risks to New Zealand's most sensitive assets.
The core function of this role will be leading assessments on the impact to New Zealand's national interest from specific overseas investment transactions. Senior Advisors in our team use strong critical analysis and sound judgement to determine applications against the tests of the Overseas Investment Act 2005.
Senior Advisors are also responsible for assessing and providing advice on overseas investment risk, this can include national interest, national security, or public order risk. Doing this requires engagement with a range of other NZ government agencies and an understanding of the broader strategic and commercial environment.
You will demonstrate and promote good regulatory practice across the New Zealand Government, using your skills, knowledge, and judgement to lift service delivery. Your work improves performance, builds capability, and strengthens our collective impact-making a tangible difference every day. You will be required to clearly present your analysis and recommendations to decision-makers (including Ministers), applicants, and the wider public.
No two applications are the same and this role provides the opportunity to demonstrate the application of strong legal, regulatory, critical thinking, and/or risk analysis skills.
He pukenga tou - Skills & Experience
- Expertise in Regulatory Practice: Applies deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and procedures to deliver high-quality, consistent outcomes.
- Process and Framework Design: Contributes to the design and improvement of internal processes, guidance, and frameworks to enhance regulatory effectiveness.
- Sound, Risk-Based Judgement: Makes decisions and recommendations on complex matters using consistent and well-tested analytical skills to achieve consistent regulatory outcomes.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Risk Based Approach: Puts New Zealand at the centre of decision-making, incorporating diverse perspectives including those across Government, various impacted communities, Maori, iwi, and other subject matter experts where appropriate.
- Mentorship and Capability Building: Supports colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and peer review, fostering growth and encouraging diverse approaches
- A relevant tertiary degree or prior training in a relevant field. Experience in intelligence analysis and/or commercial/trust law, with a desire to learn aspects of the other field
- Either have or will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret national security clearance. See the eligibility self-check tool here.
The expected appointing range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000 dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau - 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, and
- A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave.
Te Takinatanga - Our Story
Toitu Te Whenua LINZ 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, Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitu 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.
Use of Broad-Based Roles at Toitu Te Whenua LINZ
You may notice that the Position Description title (Senior Customer Regulatory Specialist) for this role doesn't match the advertised title (Senior Advisor). At Toitu 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.
Tono mai - How to Apply
To apply, please click "Apply Online." You'll be taken through to our Toitu 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 1 September 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.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitu Te Whenua, please email [email protected] and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.
