Conservation Partnership Specialist

6 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Full time

About Us
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai is committed to protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand. Our mission is to preserve the country's natural treasures while fostering partnerships with local communities.

Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Ranger/Project Lead Treaty Implementation to spearhead the implementation of vital initiatives in collaboration with our Treaty partners. This role involves building and maintaining positive relationships with whanau, hapu, iwi, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts professionally. You will also support coordination of regular meetings with whanau, hapu and iwi to develop, review and amend implementation of relevant agreements, charters and protocols.

Main Responsibilities

  • Foster partnerships with local communities to ensure conservation efforts align with Treaty obligations, aspirations and cultural values.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with whanau, hapu, iwi through effective communication and conflict resolution.
  • Support opportunities for whanau, hapu and iwi to build their internal capabilities to practise their responsibilities as kaitiaki.
  • Keep up to date with changes in the Tamaki Makaurau iwi landscape and share this information with Operations.
  • Identify gaps in Treaty settlement implementation responsibilities across the District and work with the Operations team to plan for and remedy gaps.


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