• Provide integral advice and support to the Director of Operations on our high-level engagement relationships and our statutory requirements.
• Drive solutions focused initiatives in support of the Eastern North Island regions performance and delivery.
• Permanent full-time, Whakatane location based.
• Would explore alternative of three days Whakatane, two days wider Bay of Plenty based.

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
The Strategic Statutory and Issues Manager (Statutory Manager) forms part of the Eastern North Island Leadership Team and provides support and advice to the Director of Operations on our high-level engagement relationships, along with providing support and visibility to our statutory requirements as a government agency from a regional perspective.
The role is a regional role and can be based out of our Whakatane office. However, the role would need to commit to travelling across the region as required to provide support and engage with leadership team and wider operational members. This role has a focused aspect of supporting the Eastern North Island Director. The region spans across Rotorua, Tauranga, Eastern Bay of Plenty through the East Coast to Tairawhiti.

You will also be responsible for:

• supporting and leading relationships at an interagency level across both government and private sector on behalf of the Eastern North Island leadership team
• leading and implementing alongside the Kaihautu Matarautaki integrated strategies at place within the region to achieve and build on conservation delivery at place
• building relationships and partnerships with both the Bay of Plenty & East Coast /Hawkes Bay Conservation Boards
• coaching and mentoring to our internal community team network within region
• identifying improvements in statutory processes to drive efficiencies
• providing support to the decision maker by identifying elements of a statutory decision
• fostering strong relationships across the department
• supporting staff with change having a particular focus on Te Tiriti and giving effect to our partnership with Māori in a meaningful way. This will be key as leader within the Bay of Plenty leadership team
• developing the Bay of Plenty Conservation Management Strategy
• managing of up to three direct reports

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
You will have exceptional communication skills with the ability to work across teams with ease. You will be a natural relationship manager with the ability to think strategically and act operationally with a high level of interpersonal skills. The workload will be high so you will need to be able to remain calm and focused and work well under pressure.

Specialist skills and experience:

• Proven experience in relationship management.
• The ability to engage and work in partnership with Māori demonstrating an understanding and an open approach to achieving outcomes for Taiao.
• Ability to review and analyse and draw insights from complex information.
• Understanding of the Resource Management Act and conservation legislative frameworks.
• Working experience and knowledge of Statutory systems and processes.
• Able to identify risks and opportunities and evaluate them to optimise decision making.
• Solutions focused mindset with proven experience through delivery.

Mō te tīma | About the team
The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams.

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 $98,056 - $139,153 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.
Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Emily Blokker, eblokker@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1823913