Ranger Treaty

Community-focussed role with the opportunity to effect deep, positive change for greater iwi leadership.
- Kaupapa Māori approach to delivering conservation.
- Permanent, full time opportunity based in Whakatane.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

- protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
- managing threats and adverse impacts
- being a voice for conservation
- connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role
Te Papa Atawhai is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to be at the leading edge of iwi partnership and conservation leadership in Whakatane.
As our next Ranger, Community, Treaty Implementation you'll join our existing Community team based in our offices in Whakatane. The Māori (mana whenua and matāwaka) landscape in the DOC Whakatane region is complex, DOC staff are reliant on excellent knowledge of the Māori landscape to undertake their work effectively.
The role contributes to conditions within the DOC Whakatane Region that best provide for high-quality relationships with whānau, hapū and iwi and supports DOC staff in understanding the Treaty landscape of Whakatane and building their capacity to fulfil Treaty responsibilities. This role also supports the Whakatane Operations Teams to enact their Treaty priorities, developing their cultural capability and mitigating risk from non-fulfilment of Treaty responsibilities.

**The position will be focussed on**:

- supporting the roll-out of work scheduling and reporting for Treaty settlement commitments
- facilitating coordination of regular meetings with whānau, hapū and iwi
- supporting opportunities for whānau, hapū and iwi to build their internal capabilities to practise their responsibilities as kaitiaki
- keeping up-to-date with the iwi landscape in Whakatane and ensuring this information is shared with our operations team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a natural people leader who is passionate about supporting a positive team culture. You will have great communication and engagement skills allowing a heightened sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You will know how to engage effectively with mana whenua and show a willingness to develop your capability in this area, allowing you to work effectively with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

- Te reo me ona tikanga Māori.
- Whakawhanaungatanga - an ability to foster and develop relationships with colleagues, the public and tangata whenua.
- Ability to engage and support the aspirations of tangata whenua about conservation and Treaty settlements.
- Ability to see the big picture and to have the enthusiasm to find workable practical solutions.
- Ability to navigate and balance differing perspectives while maintaining professional integrity.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to acquire, Whakatane iwi history, traditions, and customary practices.
- Comprehension of settlement legislation and Aotearoa History.
- Full New Zealand driver licence.

Mō te tīma | About the team
Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate) guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.
The Whakatane team is a passionate team of permanent staff, with support from contractors and casual and fixed-term staff. The team are experts in their fields of Biodiversity, Community, Treaty Partnership and Heritage and Visitors but work closely together and often work collaboratively to deliver district priorities.

Mō te rohe| About the region
The Whakatane District is one of four in the Eastern North Island Region, ranging from Tairawhiti (Gisborne) through to Tauranga and Rotorua. The Operations Team at the place are supported by a new and energised Regional Leadership Team.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- flexible working opportunities