Regional Planner at Department of Conservation, Tauranga Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa Our vision: Nature is thriving in AotearoaThe Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.Are you passionate about conservation, heritage, and community engagement? Do you thrive in roles that blend strategic planning with hands-on execution? Have you worked within Tiriti work planning spaces?As our Regional Planner, you will be at the heart of crafting and executing strategic plans that integrate our biodiversity, heritage, and visitor, treaty and community priorities within the Eastern North Island. You will work closely across the region as required to ensure annual planning supports long-term outcomes, while also providing essential support and advice to the region supporting our Operations team, Eastern North Island Director and wider regional leadership cohort.The position will be focused on:Providing functional advice with a focus on visitor and heritage while integrating planning alongside other functions - Biodiversity, Tiriti and Community.Problem-solving with a solutions-focused mindset.Providing advice and working to support functional groups (Visitor, Biodiversity, Heritage, Tiriti) to establish organisational priority uptake across the region, ensuring regional context drives delivery.Overseeing performance reporting and providing assurance on progress towards targets.Contributing to regional reports by analysing operational and project delivery trends and recommending improvements.Preparing and writing regional tasks in support of the Eastern North Island Director and the Regional Leadership team.Supporting improvement initiatives that align with conservation outcomes, treaty outcomes, capability training, skills and culture work at a regional level.This is a regional role providing support to the wider region as required, involving travel between Tauranga, Rotorua and Gisborne as necessary.This role is suitable for an experienced operator who has a demonstrated background in planning and performance improvements. Most importantly, the ability to be pragmatic, show initiative and problem-solve is essential.If you have the following, we are keen to hear from you:Understanding of conservation management and national strategies.Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in business planning, financial management systems, and performance reporting.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to integrate and present data insights effectively along with report writing.Proven experience in long-term outcome planning and consultation operational delivery.Knowledge and understanding of Treaty Settlement and implementation context.Mo te tima About the teamThe Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and Tiriti teams.This role forms a part of our newly established Eastern North Island Planning and Performance team based out of Whakatane. The role works alongside a team of 6 people to support, plan and improve performance across the region through a range of initiatives including strategic planning and implementation.If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please 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.Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.