Regional Liaison Biodiversity at Department of Conservation, Nelson

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to Te Mano o Te Taiao – the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy, by supporting the planning and delivery of priority biodiversity work on the ground.
• Bring your excellence in relationship-building / influencing, work collaboratively to assess biodiversity processes and develop solutions.
• Four weeks + three days annual leave per year pro-rata, flexible working options.
• Permanent full time, Location: Nelson or Hokitika preferred, other locations within those regions will be considered.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata 

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive 

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: 

• protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes 
• managing threats and adverse impacts 
• being a voice for conservation 
• connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role

Reporting to the Biodiversity Systems Performance Manager, our Regional Liaison Advisors will work collaboratively with Operations to provide integrated biodiversity advice to support delivery of Te Mana o te Taiao / Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy and DOC's four-year biodiversity business plan.

As Regional Liaison Advisor you will be contributing to regional biodiversity outcomes by ensuring the Regional Operations Directors and teams are supported with regionally relevant biodiversity advice. Some travel will be required between Nelson and Hokitika, and to Wellington. While this role is about enhancing conservation outcomes, it's about working well with people to apply exemplary social process.

You will also be responsible for improving national biodiversity systems, policies and processes through providing a strong feedback loop from the regions and driving continuous improvement at place. You will liaise with a variety of technical specialists to provide integrated advice that supports strategically aligned regional work programmes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako| Skills and experience

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Track record of very strong relationship-building, connecting and collaborating.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others while fostering a culture which values teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Strong and effective communication skills, with confidence in facilitation and influencing.
• Proven ability to synthesise complex technical and scientific information and communicate to non-scientific audiences.
• Experience of working in partnership with iwi and an understanding of Māori Tikanga and protocols, and Mātauranga Māori.
• Tertiary qualification in biological sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

For more information refer to the attached Role Description.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working opportunities suited to your role.
• Career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals.
• Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance.
• Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure.
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme.

Tono ināianei | Apply now  

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.   

The salary range for this position is $101,453.00 to $129,636.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.   

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. 

Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday, 29 March 2023.

Further enquiries contact Matt Barnett, mbarnett@doc.govt.nz 027 431 3643

Job Reference: 1000/11004