Kaitohu Matua Treaty Partner Relationships

3 weeks ago

Whakatane, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Play a leading role in the implementation of settlement commitments and delivering on Treaty Partner Aspirations across Whakatane
- $79,656.00 - $100,639.00 pro-rata, flexible working options
- Permanent full time, Whakatāne 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
Are you passionate about te taiao, and keen to be at the leading edge of iwi partnership and conservation leadership across the Whakatāne District?
Play a vital, key role in redeveloping the way we deliver our Treaty obligations - an opportunity to make these more meaningful.
As Kaitohu Matua Treaty Partner Relationships, you will take a lead role on delivery of key work related to Treaty commitments across the rohe. You will collaborate with Treaty Partners at both iwi and hapu level to co-design, implement and deliver on exciting projects and kaupapa at place. You will play a strategic role in the wider team working alongside your peers to ensure our treaty partner is a priority and remains at the forefront for delivery, including Treaty settlement obligations.
**You will focus on**:

- Identifying gaps in Treaty settlement implementation obligations across the district and work with the operations teams to plan for and remedy the gaps.
- Scope work arising from new Treaty settlements, and work with the management team to operationalise conservation and commercial opportunities for Iwi.
- Coordinate legal input to interpret settlement documents and ensure implementation plans fulfil the intent of Settlements.
- Facilitate coordination of annual business planning meetings with Treaty partners.
- Support coordination of regular meetings with Treaty partners to develop, review and amend implementation of relevant agreements, charters, and protocols.
- Scope, plan, manage and deliver specific agreed initiatives.
- Support relevant managers, director, and other staff with the strategic collaboration meetings with our Treaty partners.
- Support opportunities for whānau, hapū, and iwi to build their internal capabilities to practice their responsibilities as kaitiaki.
- Support the Operational Leadership Team to develop a regional framework to identify and implement DOC's obligations to Post Settlement Governance Entities (PSGEs).
- Keep up to date with the local iwi landscape and ensure this information is shared with operations.
- Willingness to go the extra mile for whānau, and be able to engage with DOC staff, processes and procedures.

You will have the opportunity to regularly work amongst Iwi at place, attend Iwi-led workshops, as well as attend hui and stay on the marae.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a natural communicator who is passionate about supporting a positive team culture, who will take the time to understand the work on the ground, build relationships at place and flourish in a dynamic work environment. You will be confident engaging with mana whenua.
If you have some of the following skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you:

- Te Reo me ona tikanga Māori
- Excellent communication and relationship building skill, with the ability to navigate and balance differing perspectives
- Committed to working as a collaborative team member and willingness to learn from your peers.
- Sound statutory knowledge of Treaty settlement processes and specific settlements in the area
- Agile minded approach to problems and ability to think through a range of scenarios to produce solutions
- Technical writing skills and ability to create clear, well written content
- Knowledge of local district Iwi landscape
- Authentic support to embody the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi through collaboration with Treaty Partners
- Ability to see the big picture and enthusiasm to find workable practical solutions
- Full NZ driving license

Mō te tīma | About the team
The Regional Operations Team is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams.
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.

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