Conservation Statutory Advisor — Hybrid Role

Department of Conservation (DOC); Wellington; Híbrido; NZD 81 000 - 102 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working environment

Resumo da oferta

The Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks a Statutory Advisor to manage permissions and regulatory applications for the Lower North Island region. Reporting to the Statutory and Community Manager, you will ensure processes are efficient, fair, and aligned with statutory obligations and partnership commitments.

The role is Napier-based with flexibility for other Lower North Island locations; primarily office-based with limited field work.

Qualificações

• Experience applying legislation, policy, and statutory processes to assess risk and priority.
• Strong analytical, judgement, and decision‑making abilities with interpretation of technical information.
• Excellent communication to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience understanding and applying iwi/hapū perspectives to inform decisions.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the processing of permissions and regulatory applications for the region.
• Ensure work delivered in line with DOC's statutory obligations and partnership commitments.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enable timely decisions.
• Contribute to conservation outcomes by efficient statutory processes.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory knowledge

Legislation interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Iwi perspective understanding

Problem solving

Integrity

Teamwork

Māori relations

Driver's license

Formação académica

Tertiary regulatory/legal qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks a Statutory Advisor to manage permissions and regulatory applications for the Lower North Island region. Reporting to the Statutory and Community Manager, you will ensure processes are efficient, fair, and aligned with statutory obligations and partnership commitments.

The role is Napier-based with flexibility for other Lower North Island locations; primarily office-based with limited field work.