Ranger Project Lead, Community

New Zealand Government; Hokitika; Sur place; NZD 69 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

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

Description du poste

Lead key statutory processes associated with activities on private and public conservation land.Grow relationships through engagement with stakeholders, concessionaires, local authorities, industry, iwi/hapu, community groups and other partners.Salary range: $69,429 to $88,181 depending on skills and experiencePermanent full-time position based in HokitikaOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaMo te turanga | About the roleIn this role, you'll be part of the Hokitika Operations Team, working across the district to lead or support statutory, advocacy, and community conservation programmes. You'll work with a variety of parties internally and externally and mentor colleagues and represent DOC in cross-agency and community initiatives.Key areas of focus for this role include:Statutory Management - assess applications for, and manage, complex or high-risk activities on public conservation land.Advocacy and Outreach - represent DOC's conservation interests in statutory planning, policy and Resource Management Act processes, while building community awareness and support for conservation.Monitoring and Compliance - undertake site inspections to assess compliance with approvals and conditions, and responding to findings as required.Stakeholder Engagement - build and maintain relationships with Treaty partners, concessionaires, local authorities, businesses, schools, community organisations, and other stakeholders.District Collaboration - work alongside biodiversity, recreation, visitor, heritage, compliance, and operations teams to deliver integrated conservation outcomes.Click here for the Role DescriptionClick here for the Applicant Information SheetNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceIf you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:Strong background and/or capability in statutory processes, resource management, concessions and compliance monitoring.Strong relationship management and negotiation skills, and experience working with a diverse range of 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 preparing clear and concise reports, assessments, and correspondence.Understanding of Te Tiriti partnership and comfort engaging with tangata whenua.A current full New Zealand driver licence.Drone pilot experience, 4WD certification and knowledge of mining operations would be advantageous.He aha nga painga mou? | 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.We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.Tonoa inaianei | Apply nowApply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications or provide feedback to those not shortlisted.If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.Salary: $69,429 to $88,181 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.Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 2 November 2026Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Celine Stokowski, Principal Ranger Community and Regional Biodiversity, [e-mail].