Statutory Advisor | Kaitohu ā-Ture - Multiple Opportunities at Department of Conservation, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hands on role, navigating legislation to protect what matters
• Permanent Role | $80,054 - $101,142
• Two positions available | Murihiku/Invercargill and either Te Anau, Queenstown or Wānaka

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga | About the role
The Department of Conservation has recently made exciting changes in how we deliver our work -so we can achieve the conservation outcomes we're aiming for.

As part of this, we've introduced a new role: Statutory Advisor. Reporting to the Principal Ranger, you'll be kept busy managing the processing of permissions and other regulatory applications for the Southern South Island region.

The position will be focussed on:

• Using your expertise to provide advice to resolve complex strategic issues and opportunities in the statutory space
• Bringing your continuous improvement mindset to identify areas of efficiency
• Using your excellent communication skills to provide clear advice and updates to both internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborating and maintaining positive working relationships to keep things moving and ensure customers have a positive and timely experience when it comes to regulatory and statutory work

Click here for the Role Description

We have two vacancies available in the regional Statutory and Community Team - one will be based out of Murihiku/Invercargill office, the other out of our Te Anau, Queenstown or Wānaka offices. Please specify your preferred location/s in your cover letter.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:

• A tertiary qualification in regulatory, statutory legal or a related field would be advantageous
• Some experience in applying policy, statutory processes, and legislation to assess risk, complexity, and priority, with an understanding of the natural resource policy environment.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to gather and interpret information to provide technical advice to applicants and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep everything on track to meet deadlines
• Experience understanding and applying iwi/ hapū perspective to inform decisions
• Problem solving and continuous-improvement mentality, always seeking ways to improve systems and processes
• Solutions focussed and consistently act with integrity to deliver meaningful results
• A collaborative, team player who can build rapport easily with a range of people to get desired results
• Understands where the Māori-Crown relationship and Treaty of Waitangi principles play a key role in DOC's responsibilities and decision making

Our Values
At The Department of Conservation, everyone's journey is unique. Every purpose, personal. That's why we believe your career should be more than a role' it should be a path that reflects who you are, what you value, and the difference you want to make.

Here, you'll find more than a workplace. You'll find a team united and guided by values that matter:

• Integrity, because trust and honesty are non-negotiable
• Empowerment, because when we lift each other, we all rise higher
• Connection, because collaboration sparks progress
• Achievement, because results mean more when they create real impact

This is a place where nature thrives because people do.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
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.

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

The salary range for this position is $80,054 - $101,142 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.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 8th February

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, leeyoung@doc.govt.nz