Government of Vanuatu

Ministry of Lands &
Natural Resources

What you can get done

Land leases, titles and surveys

Apply for a lease, get ministerial consent, search the register, lodge a survey plan or order a valuation certificate.

Go to Department of Lands, Survey & Records

What you can get done

Water permits and rural water supply

Apply for a water or drilling permit, and find out how water resources are managed and monitored and how rural water supply is delivered.

Go to Department of Water Resources

What you can get done

Mining, quarry and drilling licences

Apply for a mineral or quarry licence, ask for geological survey information, or get advice on geohazards.

Go to Geology & Mines Unit

What you can get done

Land rent, premiums and valuation appeals

Get an independent determination of land rent or premium, lodge a valuation appeal, or check the register of land valuers.

Go to Office of the Valuer General

What you can get done

Finance, HR, ICT and administration

Payments, staffing and recruitment, ICT and administrative support across the Ministry.

Go to Corporate Services Unit

What you can get done

Policy direction and oversight

The Minister’s office and the Director General set the Ministry’s policy direction and oversee its work.

Go to Ministry Cabinet

Every unit is listed below, with its own page.

Procurement & Careers / Procurement Notices

ESMASP Conveyancing Lawyer

REOI Open for submission Closes 8 October 2026, 2:00 pm

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, through the VARS Project, invites expressions of interest from qualified individual consultants for the position of ESMASP Conveyancing Lawyer (18 months, Port Vila). Download the Terms of Reference for full details and submission requirements.

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