Be part of a workplace that encourages growth, development, and succession.Four weeks and three days annual leave per year pro-rata, flexible working options.Permanent, full-time role based in Wellington with some flexibility in location.If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thriveDepartment 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 reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposesmanaging threats and adverse impactsbeing a voice for conservationconnecting people to nature.As Principal Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the Director/Senior Managers in the Office of Regulatory Services to manage risks and drive improvements and performance across the regulatory system. A key function of this role is to ensure Official Information Act (OIA) requests and material for Ministers is effectively triaged and allocated and key risks are flagged with the Director/Senior Managers. You will provide advice on key risks and issues across the regulatory system, overseeing and coordinating interventions in response to risks and issues.You will be a savvy, experienced individual with high level communication skills who is looking to contribute to a high performing team. Using your exceptional oral and written communication skills you will provide expert advice on risks and issues, including how we communicate with Ministers. Your ability to collaborate and support trusted connections with our Treaty partners and stakeholders and leadership in an ever-evolving environment will be critical.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 rolecareer development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goalsstudy assistance in programmes that are relevant to your workApply 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.We expect to appoint in the developing range of the salary band, $106,400– $126,350.Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 12March 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr
