• Make a key contribution to ensuring DOC is an honourable Treaty partner.
• Lead the development, implementation and embedding of guidance and tools.
• Focus on public sector, Māori Crown relationships and Treaty obligations.

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
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support significant strategies, projects, and programmes that enable the Department to work towards being an honourable Treaty partner.

The position will be focussed on:

• supporting the Kaihautū and the Deputy Director-General with guidance development, planning and implementation across the organisation.
• recommending and supporting innovative improvements for strategy and work programmes tailored to the Departments strategic outcome of being an honourable Treaty partner.
• preparing papers for the Senior Leadership Team, Treaty Oversight Group and the Minister
• supporting significant leadership meetings, both internally and external with Treaty partners and stakeholders.

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

• A strong understanding of the impact of DOC and the wider public sector/government has on the Māori Crown relationships, and the obligations of the crown under the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Excellent relationship skills with proven experience working with a wide range of people, including senior leadership and Ministers, and successfully influencing organisational change.
• Experience leading guidance development, planning and implementation across complex organisations.
• Successful experience introducing and integrating te ao Māori into an organisation.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, including experience writing papers and presenting to senior leadership and Ministers.
• Experience working within government policy/legislation would be advantageous.

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
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 $108,617 – $137,645 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.
Me he pātai anō | Further enquiries, contact Kate Triplow, Senior Recruitment Advisor, at ktriplow@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1822130