Ranger Project Lead Community (Statutory) at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

87265.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory processes, Community engagement, Conservation legislation, Resource management, Relationship management, Project management, Analytical thinking, Critical thinking, Technical writing, Policy interpretation, Stakeholder engagement, Regulatory compliance, Mentoring, Communication skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Be part of a supportive, high-performing regional community team Lead meaningful statutory and community engagement work that protects Aotearoa’s unique conservation values Work in partnership with iwi, communities, and key stakeholders to achieve conservation gains Permanent, full-time role based in either Picton, Blenheim (Renwick) or Nelson The salary range for this position is $68,878 to $87,265 Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role As a Ranger / Project Lead Community (Statutory) you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across district and national teams to ensure our statutory and community work is connected, consistent, and impactful. You’ll lead statutory processes and provide high quality advice that supports meaningful conservation outcomes across the region. You’ll assess Permission applications, interpret and apply conservation legislation, contribute to Resource Management Act (RMA) processes, and offer well-reasoned advice to managers and decision-makers. Alongside your statutory work, you’ll help strengthen DOC’s relationships with Treaty partners, concessionaires and community conservation groups. The position will be focussed on: Ensuring our statutory and community work in the region is connected, consistent and impactful Build and maintain relationships with Treaty partners, community groups, and concessionaires Lead and deliver statutory and community work programmes Collaborate with technical experts and district teams Manage complex concession relationships Mentor colleagues and support capability building across the team Represent DOC in cross agency and community engagement initiatives Click here for the Role Description The role is preferably based in Picton or Renwick, though Nelson may be considered for a suitable candidate. As the role focuses on the Marlborough region, overnight travel to Marlborough will be required. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you: Experience working in a statutory or regulatory environment, ideally with community engagement Understanding of conservation and resource management legislation (such as the Conservation Act, Wildlife Act, Reserves Act, Resource Management Act etc), and the ability to interpret and apply policy and planning documents Excellent communication and relationship skills Analytical and critical thinking skills, with clear and concise writing ability Experience planning and delivering medium complexity projects A tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in resource or environmental management, or legal studies A current full New Zealand driver licence If you have the passion and capability to lead statutory work and support community outcomes — even if you don’t meet every requirement — we’d love to hear from you. He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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 inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $68,878 to $87,265 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. Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 27th April. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, leeyoung@doc.govt.nz Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

The role involves leading statutory processes and providing expert advice to support conservation outcomes while managing relationships with Treaty partners and community groups. You will also collaborate with district teams to ensure consistent, impactful conservation work and represent the department in cross-agency initiatives.