• High level, strategic role sitting within the Office of the Director-General.
• Focus on building cultural capability across the Department.
• Permanent, full-time role – ideally Wellington based, flexibility in location can be accommodated but regular travel across the country will be required.

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 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
As Kaihautū, you will sit within the Office of the Director-General, playing a pivotal role in guiding the Department's leadership team to develop and operate as an honourable Treaty partner. You'll provide support to the leadership team to build quality relationships with whānau, hapū and iwi, using your specialist knowledge to contribute to the strategic direction and achievement of conservation outcomes.

The position will be focussed on:

• Help lead the Group to ensure it supports the delivery of DOC's vision and strategy
• Working with other Chiefs/Directors to agree whole of business group priorities, ensuring alignment and identifying areas for collaboration and efficiencies
• Supporting the Director-General with specialist Treaty Partnership knowledge and expertise
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a long-term plan for agreed outcomes and priorities
• Support the Group leadership team to ensure DOC operates as an honourable Treaty Partner
• Work closely with our Treaty Partner and a wide range of external stakeholders

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

• Excellent standard of written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in te reo Māori and English.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Have experience in developing te ao Māori cultural capability at scale
• Extensive experience within the Public Sector.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with Treaty partners.
• Deep knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi as it relates to organisational performance.
• Have exceptional people skills including influence, facilitation, collaboration and negotiation.
• Detailed knowledge of kaupapa Māori methodologies and frameworks.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
The Department of Conservation /Te Papa Atawhai 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 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 $175,200 - $251,850 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 katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor, aantony@doc.govt.nz.
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1814344