Policy, Planning & Regulation, Government (Government & Defence)
Full time
Location: Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin or Hokitika.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
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 whanau, hapu and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
As a Permissions Advisor, you'll have a busy caseload, and you certainly won't be bored as each application is very different from the next! You'll work as the lead contact supporting applicants throughout the application process including:
Pre-application discussions
Critical assessment and analysis of applications
Submitting reports for final decisions
You'll be responsible for ensuring a robust process is followed and enforceable contracts are issued to those using the land. A great aspect of this role is the relationships you'll build with various stakeholder groups and industries; you'll be joining a strong, collaborative team who pride themselves on producing professional and high-quality outputs.
Key Responsibilities:
Help regulate the use of conservation land and interactions with wildlife.
Process applications from tourism operators, government agencies, land developers, and others interested in using DOC land or interacting with protected wildlife.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience working with planning and/or legislative processes.
Experience working with relevant conservation legislation.
Experience analyzing large amounts of complex information to produce high-quality reports and succinct recommendations.
Experience and skill in managing a busy caseload.
The salary range for this position is $68,535 - $86,423, with the starting salary of the successful applicants 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.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
Me he patai ano | Further enquiries: contact Christine Butler, Permissions Regulatory Delivery Manager, ******
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