Senior Official Information Act Advisor,

9 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Bring your strategic skills and OIA advice to join DOC Te Papa Atawhai and contribute to meaningful mahi for conservation in Aotearoa.
- $92,450 - $116,985 pro-rata.
- 12-month fixed term Wellington location.

**Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa |Our vision**: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa
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 whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
He angitūtanga | About the role
Keen to contribute towards conservation outcomes with a meaningful organisation? Join DOC Te Papa Atawhai as our next Senior OIA Advisor.
We are looking for a Senior OIA Advisor eager to join our Regulatory Authorisations Team and improve our service delivery across the Department.
As Senior Advisor, you will provide advice and trouble-shoot on matters that are sensitive or complex, while delivering quality OIA responses. You will lead context meetings on complex and highly contentious matters. You will work closely with the Manager and Senior leaders, providing strategic advice as required. You'll be writing response letters, briefings and status report items for requesters, senior leadership and Ministers - excellent communication skills are key.
The team works at pace and is an extremely responsive, deadline driven environment, working collaboratively to draw on the strengths of all team members.
**The position will be focused on**:

- working with the business to identify and evaluate risks associated with requests, and recommend preferred approaches to responses
- mentoring and guiding across the directorate to lift the quality of our OIA responses and processes
- working closely alongside our legal and media teams, and other stakeholders.

There's plenty of interesting work and opportunities to broaden your skills and grow your career with DOC.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a proactive and committed individual who is confident giving advice across the organisation on OIA and associated matters.
**If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you**:

- At least 4+ years' experience in an OIA, regulatory, policy or legal environment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effective, articulate, and persuasive communicator both written and oral.
- Strong understanding of the machinery of government processes.
- Experienced developing and presenting metrics to a broad audience.
- High attention to detail, and strong risk-mitigation skills.
- Experience of using a workflow management tool.
- Highly adaptable and a strong team player.
- Unflappable in pressurised environments.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
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.
You can learn more about what we offer here.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $92,450 - $116,985 pro-rata 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.
Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 7 October 2024.
**Taupānga | Job reference**: 1822001F



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