Strategic Treaty Partnerships Lead – Conservation Projects

Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai; Manawatū-Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 69.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) is seeking an experienced relationship and project leader to join our Manawatū Operations District. Based in Palmerston North with flexible working options, you will lead strategic projects, strengthen partnerships with iwi, hapū, councils, and communities, and drive Treaty commitments through planning to delivery.

You will be accountable for building trusted relationships, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering regional

Qualifikationen

• Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management or programme delivery experience with multiple workstreams.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and achieve outcomes in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in partnership with communities, iwi, hapū, councils or other external organisations.
• Sound judgement and ability to navigate ambiguity and competing interests.
• Experience providing advice or leadership to others.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and willingness to deepen knowledge in this space.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic and collaborative projects delivering conservation and community outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with iwi, hapū, councils, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Support Treaty settlement obligations and partnership commitments across the district.
• Bring diverse groups together to navigate complex issues and identify shared solutions.
• Provide advice on stakeholder engagement, Treaty relationships and partnership approaches.
• Identify opportunities, manage risks and help shape priorities for stronger conservation outcomes.
• Support teams to build confidence and capability when working with Treaty partners and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to regional and national initiatives through effective collaboration and influence.

Kenntnisse

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Partnership experience

Communication skills

Policy and legislation interpretation

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Driver licence

Collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) is seeking an experienced relationship and project leader to join our Manawatū Operations District. Based in Palmerston North with flexible working options, you will lead strategic projects, strengthen partnerships with iwi, hapū, councils, and communities, and drive Treaty commitments through planning to delivery.

You will be accountable for building trusted relationships, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering regional