Senior Permissions Treaty Advisor

Job title: Senior Permissions Treaty Advisor

Company: New Zealand Government


Job description: Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Utilise you strong knowledge of Treaty principles.
• Help regulate the use of conservation land and interactions with our wildlife.
• Diverse range of applications throughout New Zealand.

Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa | 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.Our nature. Our history. It’s New Zealand’s unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.He angitūtanga | About the roleMost activities on public conservation land including interactions with protected wildlife, marine mammals, or marine reserves, require approval from DOC. Our Permissions Teams process these applications and 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 Senior Permissions Treaty Advisor you will provide advice to Permissions Advisors and decision makers to ensure we are giving effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. You will also contribute to the development of operational policy and best practice in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi; as well as identifying training needs and working to a consistent national approach to train and mentor staff.The work is varied with each application 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.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.Ngā pūkenga me ngā 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.

Tono ināianei | Apply nowApply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for applying for this role.The salary range for this position is $79,656 – $100,639 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 overs the whole period of employment.If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Emily Blokker eblokker@doc.govt.nzTaupānga | Job reference: DOC/1847220

Expected salary: $79656 – 100639 per year

Location: Christchurch

Job date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:10:13 GMT

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