Principal Policy Advisor at Department of Conservation, Wellington Make a meaningful impact to the community and conservation outcomes. The salary range for this position is between $112,469 - $150,996. Wellington location, permanent roles with flexible working options. 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. This role will join our Biodiversity Systems Policy team to help us achieve better results for our precious and unique ecosystems, species, heritage and spaces. Recognising that the climate crisis is also a crisis for biodiversity, the team also leads work for DOC to bring a biodiversity lens to climate policy. Your role in this team can be shaped to build from your unique experiences and to support the team to provide effective, sound advice for Ministers. There are opportunities to work within DOC and across a range of government agencies to shape and lead policy advice that encourages long-term carbon sequestration and storage through our native ecosystems, and climate adaptation policy that encourages and works with nature. There are also opportunities to focus on changes to improve our conservation legislation and how it supports biodiversity outcomes, and to explore the policy implications around ensuring we are good Treaty partners. We are looking for motivated and passionate people from a range of policy backgrounds and experience – including regulatory, economic and Treaty – with a genuine interest in environmental or conservation policy. You will have demonstrated skills and experience in: partnering with the policy manager to drive the strategic policy agenda and set the direction in the team's policy domain; leading complex and sensitive policy programmes and projects requiring deep policy craft and/or technical expertise; providing authoritative and frank policy advice that recognises the choices and constraints Ministers face and anticipates needs; managing relationships at a senior level across the policy system and with key stakeholders outside of government to ensure that the Department is well connected; contributing to the performance of the team through providing peer review and quality control; taking a leadership role in cross-Policy Unit and cross-government policy projects; and Treaty analysis and cultural awareness – understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi including the willingness to engage in Te Ao Maori concepts and/or understanding tikanga Maori. Above all, we are looking for people who feel inspired by and connected to our united DOC purpose: Papatuanuku Thrives. Mo te tima | About the team We have a new and ambitious strategy focused on improving conservation outcomes and the Policy Group works across a range of policy, regulatory, and funding issues to achieve these. We provide the strategic direction and thought leadership for DOC and for the conservation system. The Group ensures DOC has the right frameworks and settings in place to deliver on our outcomes for conservation, to meet Government priorities, and to be an honourable Treaty partner. 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. 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 is $112,469 - $150,996 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. Me he patai ano | For further enquiries please feel free to contact Caroline Reid, Policy Manager, ****** or 027 241 1811. #J-18808-Ljbffr
