Ranger Project Lead Community – Department Of Conservation – Napier
1 month ago
He angitutanga | About the role
As a Ranger/Project Lead Community (Statutory) you will use your expertise in statutory processes, community engagement, partnership building, and project management to lead cross-functional teams in achieving critical conservation outcomes. You'll be part of an energetic and hard-working regional statutory team, supporting and delivering statutory work and building/maintaining community relationships. You will be unpicking legislation and statutory planning documents, researching the conservation values of public conservation land, assessing applications and providing often detailed advice to managers and decision makers. With a focus on statutory work and the Resource Management Act (RMA), you will be responsible for planning and delivering work. This will involve collaborating closely with iwi, local authorities, NGOs, and other key stakeholders to leverage collective efforts and deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive work plans for assigned tasks
Operate within a statutory framework to assess permit applications for activities under the Conservation Act, Wildlife Act and Reserves Act and provide high quality advice to managers and decision makers
Liaise with team members across the Department to understand and incorporate their expertise in the advice provided to managers and decision makers
Provide high quality input on Resource Management Act processes, including describing affected conservation values and recommending outcomes to avoid/minimise the effects on these values
Monitor commercial or private activity on public conservation land
Mentor and support the work and skill development of others
Provide support for statutory land management functions.
Promote the value of local, regional, and national conservation initiatives
Provide administrative, liaison and advocacy support to projects that seek to achieve more conservation through greater involvement of iwi, business and the wider community
Build and maintain effective partnerships with iwi, local authorities, conservation groups, and other stakeholders
Represent DOC and coordinate cross-agency initiatives within your area of responsibility
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you:
Significant practical experience working in a statutory environment, community engagement and project management
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to work successfully with tangata whenua and a range of partners
Strong conceptual and critical analysis skills, able to distill key information from complex data
Strong business writing and public communication abilities
Tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge in Resource or Environmental Management, Legal studies or Project Management
Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
Understanding of the Maori-Crown relationship and the ability to engage effectively with iwi
Solid IT skills, including proficiency with database systems
A good understanding of te ao Maori me nga tikanga
Experience planning and executing medium complexity projects
Knowledge of the Conservation Act, Reserves Act, Resource Management Act and other relevant statutory requirements
A proactive mindset with excellent organisational skills, and ability to prioritise competing demands and tight deadlines
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and management documents
Experience working in a regulatory environment
Experience planning and executing medium complexity projects
If you have the skills, expertise, and passion to lead complex statutory work and drive conservation outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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.
Tono inaianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 20 November
Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, contact Rachael Mora, Statutory Manager, ******
Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1807075
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