Director Forestry Engagement

6 days ago


Rotorua, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

**Job title: Director Forestry Engagement & Advice**

**Role type: Permanent**

**Location: Rotorua**

**Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua-About the Ministry for Primary Industries**

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has a vision to see New Zealand become the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and primary products.

**Mo to matou ropu | About the Team | Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service**

As a branded business unit within MPI, we work with tangata whenua, landowners and the forestry and wood processing sectors to make the most of our forests contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand's social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing.

**Korero mo te Turanga | About the Role**

Your ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders and lead capability improvements within the team will be essential to success.

Key responsibilities include:

- Driving partnerships with land managers, Maori landowners, regional councils, and industry bodies to strengthen engagement with Te Uru Rakau.
- Leading regional teams to deliver high-quality advice and support, ensuring alignment with Te Uru Rakau's strategic direction.
- Managing specialist teams to deliver consistent programme development and expertise in native forestry, biosecurity, and sustainable land use.
- Enhancing Te Uru Rakau's external brand through meaningful stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives.

**Mou | About You**

To thrive in this role, you will be an experienced leader with a deep understanding of New Zealand's forestry and land management sectors. You will bring proven expertise in building high-performing teams and fostering collaborative partnerships across diverse audiences.
- Have demonstrated experience in leading operational teams, particularly in field-based and customer-facing environments.
- Be skilled in building partnerships with Maori landowners, regional councils, and sector organisations.
- Possess knowledge of primary industries, resource management, and regional processes.
- Be an adept communicator with the ability to align programmes with strategic objectives.
- Demonstrate strong cultural awareness and a commitment to equity in outcomes.
- A tertiary qualification in forestry, resource management, or a related field is desirable.

In this role you will find a real opportunity to drive excellence in engagement and partnership for a pivotal business unit that supports and enables a thriving primary industry.

**Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? | Ready to Make a Difference?**

Applications close 19th February 2025 at midnight
- Note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory. This role requires a Ministry of Justice criminal history check and the ability to obtain security clearance._



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