Senior Analyst

Exciting opportunity to join DOC as a permissions compliance analyst Full time, fixed term role for 18 months based in Dunedin, with flexible ways of working
- Opportunity to grow your career and contribute to meaningful mahi
- Two year fixed term/secondment opportunity

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

He angitūtanga | About the Role
As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing the data on authorisations issued by DOC. These authorisations could be to hold protected species or to operate a business on conservation land. You will supply analysis, advice and support to two Project Leads working on monitoring and improvement projects, regarding non-compliance with the conditions of authorisations.

He kōrero mōu | What we are looking for
You will lead analytical input into national planning and priority setting for permissions compliance work. You will have skills in collating and working with data and databases, with a strong ability to identify trends and gaps. You will be a great writer, with an eye for improving processes, reporting requirements and authorisation conditions. You will be great at communicating your insights and will be keen to work with and learn from others, particularly about how authorisations and contracts are monitored at DOC. On occasion, you will be keen to travel and to support permissions audits in the field. Required skills:

- Strong data analysis skills, able to develop insights from data to contribute to system and process development
- Able to confidently explain analyses and make recommendations
- Confidently able to work with legislative frameworks, contracts, permits and other legal documents
- Understands the Department's legislation, policies, and processes in relation to permits, concessions and compliance
- Strong report writing skills, imparts policy and technical information clearly and concisely
- Advanced excel skills

Mō mātou | About us
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.

Ko ngā hua | What we offer
We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- Flexible working options where applicable
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capability Development Programme
- Active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.

**Rā katinga | Applications close**: 5:00 pm, Wednesday 5 October

**Taupānga| Job Reference**: 400/11400/7

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

**COVID-19 Vaccination**: Some positions that are identified as high risk may still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for these positions will be required and applicants will be notified during the recruitment process if this condition will apply.