Conservation Values Specialist

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Department Of Conservation Full time

About the Role

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As a Community Ranger, you will play a critical role in safeguarding conservation values by managing and assessing applications for activities on Public Conservation Land. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that any activity or proposal meets our high standards for protecting the environment.

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Your responsibilities will include processing one-off permits from start to finish, including pre-application meetings, assessing the activity against statutory documents, writing recommendation reports and permit conditions to manage impacts on conservation land.

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You will also collaborate with team members across the Department to understand conservation values and how these may be impacted by an activity. This will involve working closely with iwi, gathering their advice and integrating their perspectives into land use decisions.

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In addition, you will provide input on long-term permits and Resource Management Act processes, detailing affected conservation values and recommending measures to minimise impacts. You will monitor commercial or private activity on public conservation land to ensure compliance and work closely with local communities and stakeholders.

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Skills and Experience Required

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We are seeking a critical thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for conservation. If you have some of the following skills and experience, we would love to hear from you:

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  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely using plain English, to provide context, critical analysis, and logical recommendations for decision makers.\
  • Critical thinker with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and management documents.\
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, capable of fostering effective relationships.\
  • A proactive mindset with excellent organisational skills, and ability to prioritise competing demands.\
  • Willingness to engage with external stakeholders, attend meetings, and conduct site visits.\
  • Proficient IT skills, comfortable using database systems.\
  • Experience working within a statutory framework, compliance, regulatory space, or a similar process-based environment.\
  • A valid full drivers' license.\
  • Desirable: A good understanding of te ao Maori me nga tikanga. Experience in working with and partnering with statutory authorities, community groups, iwi or business groups. Experience and/or tertiary qualification in communications, legal, or ecology.\
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About the Team

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The Regional Operations Group is responsible for delivering conservation work on the ground through our biodiversity, recreation/historic, community engagement and visitor centre teams. The Tongariro team are close-knit, look out for one another, and are passionate about the mahi that they do.

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What's in it for you?

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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.

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