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
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Statutory Land Management Advisor within the Kāhui Kaupapa Atawhai team. This role will be with our close-knit Dunedin based team.
Please note that while Dunedin is our preferred location, we encourage suitable applicants from other NZ locations to apply as well.
The position will be focused on:
- Providing quality and timely advice to internal and external customers.
- Building and maintaining processes associated with the control, status and management of public conservation land.
- Processing statutory consent applications in relation to land under the Public Works Act and Reserves Act.
This role is crucial to develop relationships aligning conservation goals with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, so we are looking for someone who can be an effective communicator to a wide range of audiences.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Knowledge of land related legislation, including Cadastral Survey Act, Land Transfer Act and Conservation Act.
- Sound communication, relationship building and negotiation skills.
- An excellent writer, with superior grammatical and editorial proficiency.
- Can competently synthesise complex subject matter into concise and clear advice.
- Highly organised with a proven ability to plan, schedule and deliver to set timeframes while balancing competing priorities.
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualification in land management and/or relevant work experience an advantage.
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 throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $68535 to $86423 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 Wednesday 20 August.
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, contact David Griffin, [email protected]
Te tohutoro tūranga | Job reference: DOC/1875322
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