Senior Permissions Advisor at Department of Conservation, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Bring your statutory knowledge into this diverse role
• Exciting opportunity to contribute towards achieving DOC's conservation goals
• Permanent, full-time position based in Dunedin or flexible location for the right candidate

Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa  | Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role

Most activities on public conservation land, or in relation to protected wildlife, marine mammals, or marine reserves, require approval from the Department. Our Permissions team members, located in Service Centres in Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch and Hokitika, process these applications. We help to ensure that activities occurring on public conservation land are undertaken in a manner that protects the values of the land and complies with the legislation. 

As a Senior Permissions Advisor your role will be focused on:

• supporting the application process, and providing technical support to your peers, relating to the management of submitted applications including having pre-application discussions, critical assessment, and analysis of applications through to writing quality reports for a final decision
• being directly involved in contributing to improving aspects of how we work, collaborating with others in an inclusive team process environment to ensure professional and high-quality outputs
• building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people, stakeholder groups and industries, and providing professional advice and support to internal and external customers.

This is a permanent, full-time position which is based in Dunedin preferably, but open to a different location for the right candidate.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a team player who is committed to process improvements

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• strong understanding of statutory work and the legislation the Department operates within
• competent in mentoring and coaching
• experience in project management, particularly in leading process improvements
• knowledge of conservation areas and legislative frameworks
• a confident and able communicator who builds trust with others
• can demonstrate strong analytical skills and be able to transfer analysis into a professional quality report
• able to manage having a number of tasks on the go and apply work planning and organising tools to make the best use of your time
• are solution focussed
• have a background or good understanding of planning/legislative processes

Desirable:

• experience in planning in advantageous
• a Tertiary qualification in environmental sciences, environmental protection, or related field

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

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. 

You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639 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 overs the whole period of employment.

Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Christine Butler, Permissions Regulatory Delivery Manager, at chbutler@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1814506