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8458 Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources 7 - 14 April 2025

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA

Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning and Natural Resources

VACANCIES

The Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning and Natural Resources hereby advises that the application period for the following vacancies has been extended for one (1) week, effective today. The new deadline for submission of applications is now Monday, 14 April 2025. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications before the new closing date.

# Position and Division Division Band Minimum Requirement
1 Deputy CEO – LAD

Land Administration Division (LAD)

 G
  • PHD with at least one-year relevant working experience
  • Master’s Degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role OR at least 5 years relevant working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 4 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 6 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physics, Property Valuation, Science, Economics, Land Management, Law, Drafting, Surveying, Geology, or Earth Science from a recognised educational institution.
2 Principal Land Assistant
Officer		 J - $30,526 - $45,788
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physics, Property Valuation, Science, Economics, Land Management, Law, Drafting, Surveying, Geology, Earth Science, or Arts from a recognised educational institution.
3 Chief Geologist

Natural Resources Division (NRD)

 I - $34,342 - $51,511
  • Master’s Degree with at least 1 year experience in a similar role OR at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 6 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physics, Property Valuation, Science, Economics, Land Management, Law, Drafting, Surveying, Geology, Earth Science or Arts from a recognised educational institution.
4 Senior Hydrogeologist

J - $30,526 - $45,788
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Science, Geography, Earth Science, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or Geology from a recognized educational institution.
5

Assistant Geologists

(Re-advertised)

 L - $22,133 - $33,194
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Science, Geography, Earth Science, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or Geology from a recognised educational institution.
6 Senior Urban Planner National Spatial Planning Authority Office (NSPAO) J - $30,526 - $45,788
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Economics, Geography, Environmental Design, Geospatial Science, Drafting, Mathematics, Land Management, Earth Science, or Surveying from a recognised educational institution.
7 Assistant Secretary

Corporate Services Division (CSD)

 L - $22,133 - $33,194
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Management, Industrial Relations, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Public Policy, Arts, Employment Relations, Information Technology, Statistics, Training or Law from a recognised educational institution.
8 System Administrator
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Information & Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Networking, or Network Engineer & Administrator from a recognised educational institution.
9 Accountant
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Accounting, Professional Accounting or Finance, Business or Commerce with emphasis in Accounting from a recognised educational institution.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Nuku’alofa, Tonga no later than 4:30 PM, 14 April 2025.

Required Documents:

  • A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
  • An updated resume/CV
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
  • At least two professional reference letters

Public servants wishing to apply must obtain CEO endorsement and submit their applications accordingly. For a detailed job description and further information, please contact Mrs. Lavinia Taufa via email at ltaufa [at] lands [dot] gov [dot] to or by phone at 7401301.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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