Statutory Advisor

Join to apply for the Statutory Advisor 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.Mo te turanga | About the roleThe Department of Conservation have recently made 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 : Statutory Advisor.

Reporting to the Statutory and Community Manager, you'll be kept busy managing the processing of permissions and regulatory applications for the region.Using your expertise to provide advice to resolve complex strategic issues and opportunitiesBringing your continuous improvement mindset to identify areas of efficiencyUsing your excellent communication skills to provide clear advice and updates to both internal and external stakeholdersCollaborating and maintaining positive working relationships to keep things moving and ensure customers have a positive and timely experience when it comes to regulatory and statutory workNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceA tertiary qualification in regulatory, statutory legal or a related field would be advantageousSome experience in applying policy, statutory processes, and legislation to assess risk, complexity, and priority, with an understanding of the natural resource policy environment.Analytical thinker with the ability to gather and interpret information to provide technical advice to applicants and stakeholdersExcellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep everything on track to meet deadlinesExperience understanding and applying iwi / hapu perspective to inform decisionsProblem solving and continuous-improvement mentality, always seeking ways to improve systems and processesSolutions focussed and consistently act with integrity to deliver meaningful resultsA collaborative, team player who can build rapport easily with a range of people to get desired resultsUnderstands where the Maori–Crown relationship plays a key role in DOC's responsibilities and decision makingOur ValuesIntegrity, because trust and honesty are non-negotiableEmpowerment, because when we lift each other, we all rise higherConnection, because collaboration sparks progressAchievement, because results mean more when they create real impactHe aha nga painga mou?

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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.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.The salary range for this position is $80,054 - $101,142 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 Sunday 19th October.Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor,

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