Kaiarahi Matua

Are you keen to think big for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/Tikapa Moana/Te Moananui a Toi?
- Four weeks and three days annual leave per year pro-rata, flexible working options
- Permanent, Full-time role, Auckland location

**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa**

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

**Mo te turanga | About the role**
The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is New Zealand's first marine park, and Aotearoa's only national park of the sea. Covering 1.4 million hectares of ocean, it's more than 20 times the size of Lake Taupo. It includes the Waitemata Harbour, Gulf Islands, Firth of Thames and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. It is the seabird capital of the world, and a whale superhighway. It's also intensively used and on the doorstep of our most populated city.

The proposed Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill will give effect to new marine protection areas that aim to improve the marine health of the Gulf. It will be bespoke legislation, the first of its kind in Aotearoa, and is part of the wider Revitalising the Gulf programme.

Reporting to the Operations Manager of the newly formed Auckland Marine Team, you will be working closely with the region's internal relationship managers/leads. Through and with these leads you will support the communications and engagement with iwi for Revitalising the Gulf. Internal and external relationship skills will be showcased as you navigate this exciting space.

You will have the opportunity to provide advice, support and coaching on Te Reo, tikanga and matauranga Maori. As part of the District Leadership team, you will support development priorities for the district.

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**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**
The iwi landscape across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is complex with 26 iwi with overlapping rights and interests. Iwi are leaders in conservation. DOC is reliant on having a person with excellent knowledge of the Treaty landscape to effectively deliver on the Revitalising the Gulf strategy and support work to embed DOC's integrated strategy to become an honourable Treaty partner.

We are looking for a natural people person who is passionate about supporting a positive team culture. You will have great communication and engagement skills, as well as a heightened sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Driven by your experience of working in collaborative environments, this role will have a strong focus on engagement and communication.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

- Excellent people skills and a strong drive for results through collaboration proven through your ability to establish relationships that deliver on mutual outcomes
- A sound understanding of the iwi landscape across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/Tikapa Moana/Te Moananui a Toi and the ability to share your understanding with others
- Previous experience and knowledge within operations or logistics will be beneficial
- A proven ability to work with iwi, hapu and whanau and build and maintain relationships
- Sufficient te reo Maori to read, write and participate effectively and engage credibly with iwi
- Sound knowledge of tikanga and Te Ao Maori
- Skilled at supporting and coaching others to increase their cultural competency
- Sound planning, prioritisation, organisation skills
- Proven resilience, with ability to keep calm under pressure while managing high profile work
- Proven health and safety focus
- Full New Zealand driver licence

**He aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?**
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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $80,054 - $101,142 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment._

**Ra whakakapi** | Applications close** at 11.59pm on Sunday 28th September 2025