VACANCY 43/2026 - Chief Executive Officer ( iTaukei Land Trust Board)

iTaukei Lands Trust Board Land Management

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Job Overview
Location: Suva
Job Type: FullTime
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 Closed
Salary Grade: 11
Posted: Oct 10, 2026
Job Description
The CEO is responsible for the success of the organization through implementation of board approved Strategy by initiating strategic actions using the necessary resources to obtain organizational commitment and results. The CEO will lead corporate decision making relating to the effective and efficient delivery of land management estate operations / landowners & Trust service operations and investment matters / boards visibility stakeholder management / corporate support services / board communications. He will also be responsible for governance, compliance, risk management and the overall success of the operation of the TLTB and its day-to-day service delivery, meeting its corporate mandate / core business consistent and aligned with the iTaukei Land Trust Ac 1940 with amendments and other related legislations

Job Requirements

Key Outcomes 14
Cultural Knowledge & Stewardship
  • Demonstrate leadership grounded in iTaukei customs, values, and protocols.
  • Ensure that strategic decisions protect and advance landowner interests.
Finance & Business Performance
  • Drive financial sustainability and prudent resource stewardship.
  • Deliver approved revenue, profitability, and operational targets.
  • Maximize returns and benefits to landowners.
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to all legislative, regulatory, and policy obligations.
  • Maintain effective governance and enterprise risk management frameworks.
  • Strengthen accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership
Strategic Directions
  • Lead the development and implementation of TLTB's Strategic Plan.
  • Drive innovation, transformation, and service excellence across the organization
  • Align organizational priorities with national development objectives and landowner aspirations.
Strategic Leadership
  • Foster a high-performance culture and capable workforce.
  • Lead organization-wide transformation and change initiatives.
  • Develop leadership capability across all levels.
Core Competencies 6
Pillar BIZ: Business
Strategic Development

Drives long-term organizational growth by aligning resources and transforming strategic priorities into innovative opportunities while managing risks.

Pillar PPLE: People
Emotional Intelligence

Fosters inclusive collaboration and trust across diverse stakeholders by exercising resilience, sound judgment, and effective conflict resolution.

Mentoring and Coaching

Cultivates high-performance outcomes and a culture of continuous learning by coaching executive leaders and transferring organizational capability.

Succession Leadership

Ensures long-term organizational continuity and workforce resilience by creating structured strategies to identify and develop future leaders.

Pillar PRO: Professional
Cultural Knowledge

Protects and promotes iTaukei landowner interests by blending traditional customs and land tenure systems with commercial outcomes.

Leadership Expectation

Acts as the primary steward of TLTB’s vision and values to ensure the sustainable management of iTaukei land and the delivery of long-term value for Fiji.

Desired Qualifications 1

Bachelor's Degree Level Qualification

No Discipline Specified
Knowledge & Experience 12
Knowledge/Experience Description
Years of Experience Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience loan consultancy, sales, client services, or banking. At least two years of experience in loan consultancy, sales, client service, or banking is usually required.
Leadership Strong leadership and a good understanding of Strategy and Policy Formulation and Implementation
Demonstrated Ability Demonstrated ability to implement strategies and deliver outcomes as required of a CEO role;
Proven Ability Proven ability to provide strategic and independent advice to Board and senior level management on technical matters and understands the bigger picture of positioning the organisation to face and expect on-going challenges during turbulent times and circumstances.
Interpersonal Skills Proven strong interpersonal skills to manage human competencies with strong people management skills;
Strategic Planning Experience & Organization Competencies Proven high level strategic planning experience and organisation competencies – develop clear goals, policies and objectives and consistent with organisational strategies - identification of priority areas for actions and implementations.
Commitment Demonstrate commitment to equal employment opportunity, staff development, good governance principles and work ethics;
Trustee Responsibilities Demonstrated work experience in serving landowners and management of a multi – pronged stakeholders within a resource-based environment with trustee responsibilities.
High Quality Performance Demonstrated high-quality performance in a Creative, innovative organisational environment that continues to aspire towards High Performance;
Change Management Demonstrated and Implemented Change Management to meet a Fit for Purpose Organization.
Good Governance & Strategic Leadershio Demonstrated experience working with a Board to ensure good governance and quality strategic leadership.
Professional Association Membership of appropriate Professional Institution.
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