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Statutory and Community Manager

Statutory and Community Manager

Department of Conservation (DOC)Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand
5 hours ago
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Statutory and Community Manager role at Department of Conservation (DOC) .

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

The new Statutory and Community Manager role will play a pivotal part in the management of public conservation land and conservation values in the region. Reporting to the Director, Regional Operations, you’ll lead the region’s work programmes ensuring permissions, regulatory and statutory outcomes are met. This is a leadership role that blends regulatory expertise with people-centred engagement — ideal for someone who thrives on complexity, collaboration and conservation impact.

This role can be based out of one of our offices across Queenstown, Dunedin or Invercargill.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure statutory processes are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with legislation, Treaty settlement obligations, and DOC values.
  • Lead a team to deliver permissions, RMA and other statutory land functions, OIA and ministerial correspondence for the region.
  • Provide support to the Director and Regional Leadership Team for strategic issue management in the region.
  • Collaborate with internal and external regulatory stakeholders to share information, build relationships, identify opportunities, and resolve issues.
  • Create regional improvements in the delivery of regulatory processes, linking with processes led by other authorities (e.g., councils) in relation to DOC’s statutory obligations.
  • Foster a positive team environment through guidance, training and development opportunities.

Skills and experience

  • Experience as a people leader who can empower and develop an inclusive, collaborative team from diverse locations.
  • Background in Regulatory, Statutory, Legal or related field.
  • Deep understanding of the Resource Management Act, Conservation Act, and related legislation.
  • Strong relationship management skills, especially with iwi / hapū and community stakeholders.
  • Excellent judgement, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in legislative decision-making with understanding of legal parameters.

    • Our values

  • Integrity – trust and honesty are non-negotiable
  • Empowerment – lifting each other helps everyone rise
  • Connection – collaboration sparks progress
  • Achievement – delivering real impact

    • What’s in it for you?

    DOC is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. You can learn more about what we offer here.

    How to apply

    Apply online with a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $123,000 - $162,500 , with starting salary based on relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory.

    Application closing

    Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Wednesday 8 October.

    Contact

    For further enquiries, contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor,

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