* Help regulate the use of conservation land and interactions with our wildlife.
* Work across a diverse and interesting range of applications throughout the country.
* Complex busy caseload | Great supportive team!
* 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.
To tatou taiao. To tatou hitori.
He taonga tuturu no 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 angitutanga | About the role Most activities on public conservation land including interactions with protected wildlife, marine mammals, or marine reserves, require approval from DOC.
Our Permissions team members, located in Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch and Hokitika, process these applications.
We help to ensure that activities occurring on public conservation land are undertaken in a manner that protects the values of the land and complies with the legislation.
As a Permissions Advisor you'll have a busy caseload, and you certainly won't be bored as each application is very different to the next!
We receive applications from a wide range of individuals and business owners who have an interest in using DOC land or some type of interaction with protected wildlife; such as tourism operators, other government agencies, land developers and many others.
You'll work as the lead contact supporting applicants throughout the application process including: pre-application discussions, critical assessment and analysis of the application, and to submitting reports for a final decision.
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 certainly the relationships you'll get to build with various stakeholder groups and industries; and you'll be joining a really strong, collaborative team who pride themselves on producing professional and high-quality outputs.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience required * Experience working with a planning and or legislative processes.
* Experience working with relevant conservation legislation.
* Experience analysing large amounts of complex information to produce high quality reports and succinct recommendations.
* Experience and skilled in managing a busy caseload.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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 inaianei | Apply now Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
The salary range for this position $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 do let us know.
Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 7 November 2024.
Me he patai ano | Further enquiries contact Christine Butler, Permissions Regulatory Delivery Manager, ****** Taupanga| Job Reference: DOC/1823949