Ready to take your regulatory experience to the next level? Step up in 2025 and also contribute to wins for nature in this rewarding role.
About the Role
When you join our Statutory Processing team, you'll gain a unique insight into the variety of work DoC does across the motu, and how our most challenging statutory issues are approached and resolved.
Our team manages the entry of work into DOC's permitting system, which includes triage, risk assessment, and assigning permits or concession applications for a variety of activities that we regulate or authorise throughout Aotearoa.
As an Advisor / Senior Statutory Advisor, you'll provide the subject matter expertise, tactical oversight, improvements, and support for conservation statutory application processes.
We deal with applications and issues including land tenure, Treaty obligations, flora and fauna, scientific research, protected species, commercial activity, Hollywood blockbuster filming applications, adventure sport and activities, and aircraft landings.
This means there's opportunity to interact with other parts of the business; you could be chatting to a ranger on Stewart Island in the morning and Auckland Zoo about saving a washed-up penguin in the afternoon.
What's in it for you?
The Department of Conservation / Te Papa Atawhai 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.
Skills and Experience Required
For the Senior Statutory Advisor, we're looking for evidence in your application of the skills and experience noted below:
Regulatory Know-How: Experience applying triggers, rules, and legislation to assess risk, complexity, and priority.
Technical Advice: Skilled in providing technical advice for decision makers, and enjoy upskilling your teammates.
Communication Skills: Experience drafting formal correspondence such as Ministerial requests, OIA's, or similar.
Process Improver: A great eye for spotting ways to improve processing systems and processes.
Team Player: Thrive in collaborative team environments and excel at managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Caseload Juggler: Adept at managing a busy workload and keeping everything on track.
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.
Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
Apply Now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
Salary Range:
Statutory Advisor salary range: $68,535 - $86,423
Senior Statutory Advisor salary range: $79,656 - $100,639. The starting salary of the successful applicants will be negotiated based on their level of relevant skills and experience.
Applications Close: 11:59 PM on 14 November 2024.
For Further Enquiries: Please feel free to contact Kate Triplow, Senior Recruitment Advisor at ******.
Job Reference: DOC / 1827601
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