Lead a team to provide quality advice and process applications related to activities on conservation land and in marine reserves, which interact with wildlife and marine mammals.Mentor and develop staff.Full-time, permanent role based in Dunedin with flexible ways of working. Toitu te marae a Tane-Mahuta, toitu te marae a Tangaroa, toitu te tangataIf the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes managing threats and adverse impacts being a voice for conservation connecting people to nature. Most activities on public conservation land, or in relation to protected wildlife, marine mammals, or marine reserves require approval from the Department.Our Te Waipounamu Permissions team, located in service centres in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Hokitika, along with another team in Hamilton, process these applications. We help to ensure that activities occurring on public conservation land are undertaken in a manner that protects the values of the land and complies with the legislation. He angitutanga | About the roleAs a Permissions Team Lead, you'll oversee a team of Permissions Advisors, providing guidance, mentorship, and acting as the point of escalation for complex queries. You will be collaborating with others in an inclusive team process environment to ensure professional and high-quality outputs. You will manage workload allocation and performance management, along with the wellbeing of our high-performing team.You will be directly involved in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people, stakeholder groups, and industries, providing professional advice and support to internal and external customers. This will include working closely with the Dunedin, Hokitika, and wider Permissions teams.We are currently trialling new approaches to our work and this is an exciting and dynamic time to join our team. You will bring your skills and perspective to support and lead through change. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceIf you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: Previous experience in leading and developing a high performing team, both face to face and remotely.Passionate about process improvement, you'll bring forward new ideas to enhance efficiency and capability.A confident and able communicator (both verbal and written) who builds trust with others.Can demonstrate strong analytical skills and be able to transfer analysis into a professional quality report.Able to manage having a number of tasks on the go and apply organising tools to make the best use of your time and the teams time.An understanding of related legislation, policies and processes, in particular, permissions, and the natural resource policy environment. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Maori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes: Flexible working opportunities suited to your role.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance.Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure.Te Kawai Aho Tapu – forum with monthly events to strengthen and support collective understanding of Te Ao Maori. Tono inaianei | Apply now Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. The role description can be found via the job ad at The salary range for this position is $92,450 – $116,985 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 katinga | Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 17 March 2024Me he patai ano | Further enquiries contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, at Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1779131
