Senior International Advisor

7 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent role.
Based in Conservation House, Wellington with flexible and remote working options.
Regular international engagement, including travel as required.

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

If working with the international community to protect and restore the world's natural environment motivates you, this may be your ideal role. We are looking for a Senior International Adviser to join the International Team and contribute to advancing conservation outcomes in Aotearoa, the Pacific region and across the globe.
At Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai our foundation for action, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our relationship with whānau, hapū and iwi are central to our work.

He angitūtanga | About the role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to champion conservation through international collaboration and policy negotiations. Possible portfolios include nature positive approaches to climate change, Antarctic marine and terrestrial conservation, vulnerable species, and ecosystems, and supporting the Pacific region.
This is a true engagement role where whanaungatanga will be a foundation principle throughout your mahi. You'll join a passionate advisory team and work closely alongside key partners including our internal policy and technical teams, iwi, government agencies and other international and domestic stakeholders working together to support the delivery of the Government's international conservation obligations.
This role requires the ability and willingness to travel internationally for meetings and in some cases, to attend virtual international meetings at night.

He kōrero mōu | What we are looking for
knowledge and experience relevant to the role and portfolios available
experience with stakeholder engagement and partnerships - including the ability to lead and influence negotiations
cultural capability and awareness - understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is able to engage with iwi, hapū and whānau
high-level analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively analyse documents and identify opportunities
excellent communication skills - clear and impactful to engage others in a vision
a strategic and solutions-focussed operator - develops creative solutions to complex problems across differing cultural landscapes.

Above all, we are looking for someone who feels inspired, day in day out and connected to our united purpose: Papatūānuku Thrives.

Keen to join an organisation and a team dedicated to championing and advocating for conservation? Submit your CV and a tailored cover letter (PDF) online via our Career Centre that describes your interest in the role and that highlights your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities.
Interviews are expected to take place towards the end of February and will include a case study exercise as part of the process.
Applications close at 5 pm on Friday, 17 February.

**Job reference**: 6000/21002.

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

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