Senior Treaty & Conservation Strategist

DOC; Kaitaia; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

DOC seeks a Kaiārahi Matua to lead and manage complex statutory responsibilities for Korowai agreements and the CMS in the Kaitaia District. You will plan, monitor and report on settlement obligations, providing strategic guidance to the Operations and Statutory Manager.

You will engage whānau, hapū and iwi, manage agreements and initiatives, and ensure obligations are met with integrity. A NZ driver’s licence and deep te ao Māori understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engagement, relationship management and clear written communication.
• Strong understanding of Treaty of Waitangi principles and te ao Māori.
• Experience with statutory processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent planning and strategic thinking with risk and issue management.
• Proven collaboration with whānau, hapū and iwi; ability to build networks.
• Proven ability to travel with a full NZ driver’s licence.
• Desirable: Te Tiriti o Waitangi training or related Māori studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex statutory work related to Korowai agreements and CMS.
• Plan, monitor and report on settlement obligations.
• Provide strategic advice on obligations, risks and issues.
• Prepare and manage agreements assigned by the Manager.
• Plan and deliver initiatives for the District.

Skills

Engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Treaty of Waitangi

Statutory processes

Planning and strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Te reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Networking

Driver's licence

Job description

DOC seeks a Kaiārahi Matua to lead and manage complex statutory responsibilities for Korowai agreements and the CMS in the Kaitaia District. You will plan, monitor and report on settlement obligations, providing strategic guidance to the Operations and Statutory Manager.

You will engage whānau, hapū and iwi, manage agreements and initiatives, and ensure obligations are met with integrity. A NZ driver’s licence and deep te ao Māori understanding are essential.