Regional Planner at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

101142.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Reporting Skills, Planning, Financial Management, Performance Improvement, Communication Skills, Data Insights, Report Writing, Conservation Management, National Strategies, Collaboration, Adaptability, Driving Licence

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Lead regional business planning to deliver strategic outcomes. Salary: $80,054- $101,142- flexible working supported. Permanent, full-time role based in Christchurch (location flexibility within ESI region considered for the right candidate). 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 You’ll play a central role in shaping integrated work plans for the Eastern South Island (ESI) region, aligning them with national strategies. This role brings together biodiversity, heritage, visitor priorities, and Treaty commitments at a regional level. You’ll provide planning support, quality assurance, and performance reporting, to ensure annual planning aligns with long-term outcomes. The position will be focussed on: Partnering with functional leads to align priorities across the region. Overseeing performance reporting and ensure plans and projects meet standards. Analysing trends and contributing to regional reports with recommendations. Supporting the leadership team with planning tasks. Driving initiatives that improve conservation outcomes and Treaty commitments to strengthen regional partnerships.. Developing integrated regional plans that balance biodiversity, heritage, and visitor priorities. Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience strong analytical and reporting skills strong background in planning, financial management systems and performance improvement strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to integrate and present data insights effectively along with report writing knowledge and understanding of Treaty Settlement and implementation context solid understanding of conservation management and national strategies ability to work collaboratively and adapt to an environment of pace at times valid driving licence. Desirable: experience in local government, council, or iwi organisations, particularly in long-term planning and consultation operational delivery understanding of asset management principles and practices experience in tiriti partner relationships and deliverables Knowledge of the Eastern South Island Region. 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. We support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader. 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. 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 $80,054- $101,142 with the starting salary of the successful applicants 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. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 7 December. Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Megan Baxter, Regional Planning and Performance Manager at mebaxter@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

You will lead regional business planning to deliver strategic outcomes and shape integrated work plans for the Eastern South Island region. This includes aligning priorities with national strategies and overseeing performance reporting.