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8994 Ministry of Land & Natural Resources 23 - 29 Jan 2026

Government of Tonga

VACANCIES: MINISTRY OF LANDS, SURVEY, PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES

The Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning and Natural Resources hereby informs of the following vacant positions and invites interested applicants to apply.

Positions

Divisions

Minimum Requirements

Salary Band: $

Director of Planning & Urban Management Agency

National Spatial Planning Authority Office

· 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 Administration, Management, Geospatial Science, Earth Science, Drafting, or Surveying from a recognized educational institution

G

$42,926 - $64,389

Town Planner

· 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 Town Planning, Land Use Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, Information Technology, Arts, Geospatial Science, Environmental Design, Geography, Science, Economics, Land Management, Drafting, Surveying, Geology, or Earth Science, from a recognized educational institution

L

$22,133 - $33,194

Legal Officer

Land Administration

· Professional Diploma in Legal Practice and Bachelors' degree with no working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Law from a recognized common law institution/jurisdiction

J

$30,526 - $45,788

System Administrator

Corporate Services

· 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 recognized educational Institution

L

$22,133 - $33,194

Cleaner

· Exceptions: Cleaners, Caretakers, Groundskeepers, Handymen, Watchmen, Laundry Assistants (basic literacy and numeracy skills will be required in the absence of secondary school)

S

$7,633 - $11,449

Senior Assistant GIS Field Surveyor

Land Geospatial Information Services

· Certificate Level 4

· Form 7 OR equivalent of Certificate Level 3 + 2 years' work experience 

· Form 6 PSSC OR equivalent of Certificate Level 2 + 4 years' work experience

Current TPS employee with 5 years' experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)

P

$10,494 - $15,740

Assistant GIS Technician

· Form 6 PSSC or equivalent of Certificate Level 2

Current TPS employee with 5 years' experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)

R

$8,586 - $12,880

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning and Natural Resources
Nukuʻalofa
Tonga

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

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 Ms. Manu Panuve via email at panuvemanu [at] gmail [dot] com or by phone at 7401301. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview