Looking after Vanuatu's land, minerals and water
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources administers Vanuatu's land, minerals and water. Its role covers most stages of how these resources are used: surveying and mapping the country and maintaining the national cadastre; processing, executing and registering leases and other land dealings; valuing property and acquiring land needed for public projects; regulating the extraction of minerals, aggregate, petroleum and geothermal energy; and working to ensure households across Vanuatu have access to safe drinking water.
The Ministry is led by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and the Director General, and delivers its services through six units. Each handles a distinct part of land and natural resource administration.
About the Ministry
Ministry Cabinet
Leadership, policy direction and Council of Ministers coordination
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Department of Lands, Survey & Records
Surveying, leases, valuation and the land register
Land Survey, Land Use Planning, Lease Management, Land Valuation, Land Registry, Enforcement & Compliance
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Department of Water Resources
Safe drinking water, water systems and water permits
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Geology & Mines Unit
Minerals, quarries, petroleum and geothermal resources
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Office of the Valuer General
Independent determinations on land valuation disputes
Need a valuation certificate for a lease? Apply through Land Valuation, Department of Lands.
Corporate Services Unit
Planning, finance, people and technology across the Ministry. Notices and vacancies are under Procurement & Careers.