Senior Statutory Advisor

Step up in 2025 and contribute to rewarding wins for nature

• Permanent Role | $92,912 - $117,570
• Multiple opportunities across the motu - check out DOC Careers

Our vision : Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa.

When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa.

He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mo te turanga | About the roleThe Department of Conservation have recently made some exciting changes in how we deliver our work -so we can achieve the conservation outcomes we're aiming for.

As part of this, we've introduced a new role : Senior Statutory Advisor.

Reporting to the Statutory and Community Manager, you'll get to work across the region providing subject matter expertise to advise and deliver on permissions, statutory and strategic issues resulting in better outcomes for conservation.

The position will be focussed on :

• Using your expertise to provide advice to resolve complex strategic issues and opportunities
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our regulatory process as aligned to the region's work programme
• Collaborating and maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally to support delivery of conservation in a statutory environment
• Identifying critical issues and risks and ensure they are managed effectively

This role can be based out of Taupo, Turangi, Whakapapa, Ohakune or Whanganui offices.

Click here for the Role Description Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceIf you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you :

• A tertiary qualification in regulatory, statutory legal or a related field
• Experienced in applying policy, statutory processes and legislation to critically assess risk, complexity and priority
• Ability to interpret information and provide technical advice to applicants and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep everything on track to meet deadlines
• Experience applying of Treaty settlement legalisation to give effect to or to inform statutory decisions
• Continuous-improvement mentality, always seeking ways to improve systems and processes
• Collaborative team player, with experience mentoring and developing others and confident with managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Solutions focussed and consistently act with integrity to deliver meaningful results
• Understands where the Maori-Crown relationship plays a key role in DOC's responsibilities and decision making

Our ValuesAt The Department of Conservation, everyone's journey is unique.

Every purpose, personal.

That's why we believe your career should be more than a role' it should be a path that reflects who you are, what you value, and the difference you want to make.

Here, you'll find more than a workplace.

You'll find a team united and guided by values that matter :

• Integrity, because trust and honesty are non-negotiable
• Empowerment, because when we lift each other, we all rise higher
• Connection, because collaboration sparks progress
• Achievement, because results mean more when they create real impact

This is a place where nature thrives because people do.

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.

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, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $92,912 - $117,570 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 Tuesday 7th October.

Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor,