Conservation Project Lead - Stakeholder & Compliance

New Zealand Government; Hokitika; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

DOC in Hokitika invites applications for a permanent full-time role leading statutory processes and advocacy for conservation land. You will build and sustain relationships with iwi/hapu, concessionaires, local authorities, businesses and communities to advance conservation outcomes and compliance throughout the district.

You will mentor colleagues, represent DOC in statutory planning and RMAct processes, and work with district teams to deliver integrated conservation results.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statutory processes, resource management, concessions and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in community engagement, consultation, or event planning.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly.
• Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing skills, including clear reports and correspondence.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti partnership and engaging with tangata whenua.
• A current full New Zealand driver licence.
• Drone pilot experience and 4WD certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support statutory management for activities on public conservation land.
• Engage with stakeholders including iwi/hapu, concessionaires, local authorities and communities.
• Monitor compliance and assess approvals and conditions.
• Represent DOC in cross-agency and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with biodiversity, recreation, visitor, heritage, compliance and operations teams.

Skills

Statutory processes

Resource management

Concessions & compliance monitoring

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Planning & analysis

Technical writing

Te Tiriti partnership

NZ driver license

Drone pilot

4WD certification

Mining operations knowledge

Job description

DOC in Hokitika invites applications for a permanent full-time role leading statutory processes and advocacy for conservation land. You will build and sustain relationships with iwi/hapu, concessionaires, local authorities, businesses and communities to advance conservation outcomes and compliance throughout the district.

You will mentor colleagues, represent DOC in statutory planning and RMAct processes, and work with district teams to deliver integrated conservation results.