Ranger Project Lead Community (Statutory)

• Be part of a supportive high-performing regional community team

• Lead meaningful statutory and community engagement work that protects Aotearoas unique conservation values

• Work in partnership with iwi communities and key stakeholders to achieve conservation gains

• Permanent full-time role based in either Picton Blenheim (Renwick) or Nelson

• The salary range for this position is $68878 to $87265

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga About the role

As a Ranger / Project Lead Community (Statutory) youll work collaboratively with colleagues across district and national teams to ensure our statutory and community work is connected consistent and impactful.

Youll lead statutory processes and provide high quality advice that supports meaningful conservation outcomes across the region.

Youll assess Permission applications interpret and apply conservation legislation contribute to Resource Management Act (RMA) processes and offer well-reasoned advice to managers and decision-makers.

Alongside your statutory work youll help strengthen DOCs relationships with Treaty partners concessionaires and community conservation groups.

The position will be focussed on:

• Ensuring our statutory and community work in the region is connected consistent and impactful

• Build and maintain relationships with Treaty partners community groups and concessionaires

• Lead and deliver statutory and community work programmes

• Collaborate with technical experts and district teams

• Manage complex concession relationships

• Mentor colleagues and support capability building across the team

• Represent DOC in cross agency and community engagement initiatives

Click here for the Role Description

The role is preferably based in Picton or Renwick though Nelson may be considered for a suitable candidate. As the role focuses on the Marlborough region overnight travel to Marlborough will be required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako Skills and experience

If you have some of the following we are keen to hear from you:

• Experience working in a statutory or regulatory environment ideally with community engagement

• Understanding of conservation and resource management legislation (such as the Conservation Act Wildlife Act Reserves Act Resource Management Act etc) and the ability to interpret and apply policy and planning documents

• Excellent communication and relationship skills

• Analytical and critical thinking skills with clear and concise writing ability

• Experience planning and delivering medium complexity projects

• A tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in resource or environmental management or legal studies

• A current full New Zealand driver licence

If you have the passion and capability to lead statutory work and support community outcomes even if you dont meet every requirement wed love to hear from you.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu Whats in it for you

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate thrive and grow. Were working towards being an organisation that is diverse equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tonoa inaiānei 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 during the recruitment process please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $68878 to $87265 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.

Due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā whakakapi Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 27th April.

Me he pātai anō whakapā mai For further enquiries please contact Leeza Young Senior Recruitment Advisor