Job Opportunities in New Zealand

• Are you looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity to work with the South Marlborough Community & Northern South Island Regional team to help manage conservation?
• Permanent, part-time position, 32 hours per week which can be worked over 4 or 5 days based in Renwick with the ability to occasionally WFH
• The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 (pro-rata)

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 spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role
Based in the small town of Renwick (12km from Blenheim) you will support the South Marlborough District Team and the Northern South Island Regional Community Team in the delivery of statutory work (permissions, planning, land management), community engagement and education. You will work closely with iwi, local community groups and businesses.
You will be partnering with a variety of stakeholders and be heavily involved with the community. In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality analysis and reporting on permissions for activities, including guiding, aircraft landings, sporting events, wildlife research, and marine mammal interactions, as well as Resource Management Act (RMA) applications and statutory land management issues.
• Engage with Treaty Partners, including multiple iwi entities, on permissions and related matters.
• Provide support to the Molesworth Steering Committee in its operations and initiatives.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local permit holders.
• Collaborate with local conservation groups to support their efforts.
• Assist in investigating and enforcing compliance against unauthorized activities on public conservation land.
• Plan and organize community conservation events, such as Conservation Week.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, particularly for summer camp host programs.
• Work with colleagues and other agencies across district boundaries on statutory and collaborative projects.

This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) 32 hour per week position which can be worked over 4 or 5 days per week. Occasional weekend and evening work is required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team member with excellent people skills to deliver on the Department's community work.
If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• A tertiary qualification in an environmental management/planning discipline, or equivalent experience in working with statutory authorities, community groups, iwi or business groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a proven ability to write accurate, clear, and concise reports.
• A ‘can do' attitude and proven excellent organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing demands, meet deadlines and have a problem-solving approach
• Experience working with and partnering with statutory authorities, community groups, iwi or business groups.
• The ability to engage with organisations, community groups and private landowners effectively and positively.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Tech savvy skills with ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments using initiative and task prioritisation
• A passion for protecting the environment and connecting others with conservation
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence.

Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to submit an application.

Mō te tīma | About the team
You will form an integral part of our energetic and hardworking community team, working alongside other operations staff including the heritage and visitor, biodiversity, and visitor centre team. Additionally, you'll occasionally work with contractors and stakeholders from various groups. **energetic and hardworking NSI Regional Community Team***

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

Tono ināianei | 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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 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 katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 23 September 2024
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Susannah Peckham, NSI Regional Community Supervisor at speckham@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1816645