• Ready to take your regulatory experience to the next level?
• Step up in 2025 and also contribute to wins for nature
• Rewarding role | Fast paced | Variety

He angitūtanga: About the Role
When you join our Statutory Processing team, you'll gain a unique insight into the variety of work Do C does across the motu, and how our most challenging statutory issues are approached and resolved. Our team manage the entry of work into DOC's permitting system, which includes triage, risk assessment, and assigning permits or concession applications for a variety of activities that we regulate or authorise throughout Aotearoa. As an Advisor/ Senior Statutory Advisor you'll provide the subject matter expertise, tactical oversight, improvements, and support for conservation statutory application processes.
For a bit of context, we deal with applications and issues including land tenure, Treaty obligations, flora and fauna, scientific research, protected species, commercial activity, Hollywood blockbuster filming applications, adventure sport and activities, and aircraft landings.......just to name a few! This means there's opportunity to interact with other parts of the business; you could be chatting to a ranger on Stewart Island in the morning and Auckland Zoo about saving a washed up penguin in the afternoon.

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. Learn more about what we offer here.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience required
For the Senior Statutory Advisor, we're looking for evidence in your application of the skills and experience noted below;
For the Advisor level role, you'll bring some of this experience, but most importantly you've had some exposure to working in a regulatory environment, have great communication skills, high attention to detail, and enjoy working in a structured environment.

• Regulatory Know-How: You've got experience applying triggers, rules and legislation to assess risk, complexity and priority

• Technical Advice: You're skilled in providing technical advice for decision makers, and you enjoy upskilling your teammates

• Communication Skills: You've drafted formal correspondence such as Ministerial requests, OIA's or similar like a pro.

• Process Improver: You've got a great eye for spotting ways to improve processing systems and processes

• Team Player: You thrive in collaborative team environments, and excel at managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Caseload Juggler: You're adept at managing a busy workload and keeping everything on track.

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

Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
Statutory Advisor salary range: $68,535 - $86,423
Statutory Advisor salary range: $79,656 - $100,639
The starting salary of the successful applicants will be negotiated based on their level of relevant skills and experience.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on 14 November 2024.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Kate Triplow, Senior Recruitment Advisor at ktriplow@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1827601