Statutory Advisor at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

101142.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Processes, Statutory Legal, Policy Application, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Iwi Perspective, Natural Resource Policy, Technical Advice, Stakeholder Management, Customer Experience, Efficiency Identification, Strategic Issue Resolution

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hands on role, navigating legislation to protect what matters Permanent Role | $80,054 - $101,142 Exciting opportunity based in Ngāmotu/New Plymouth. Navigate complex statutory processes, build relationships, and contribute to meaningful Conservation outcomes! 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 The 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 and processing permissions and regulatory applications for the region. This role will have a strong focus on supporting the implementation of Te Ture Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua 2025/ Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Act 2025 within the National Park- Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. The position will be focussed on: Utilising your strong relationship skills to continue collaboration and partnerships with nga iwi o Taranaki and the maunga entities. Using your expertise to provide advice to resolve complex strategic issues and opportunities Bringing your continuous improvement mindset to identify areas of efficiency Using your excellent communication skills to provide clear advice and updates to both internal and external stakeholders Collaborating 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 work Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: A tertiary qualification in regulatory, statutory legal or a related field would be advantageous Some 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 stakeholders Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep everything on track to meet deadlines Experience understanding and applying iwi/ hapū perspective to inform decisions Problem solving and continuous-improvement mentality, always seeking ways to improve systems and processes A collaborative, team player who can build rapport easily with a range of people to get desired results Understands where the Māori–Crown relationship plays a key role in DOC’s responsibilities and decision making 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. 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 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. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 18th January. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Michelle Lewis, Statutory and Community Manager, milewis@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 Statutory Advisor will manage and process permissions and regulatory applications for the region, focusing on implementing the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Act 2025. The role involves building relationships with iwi and providing advice on complex strategic issues.