Regional Issues Manager

Job Specification

He angitutanga: About the Role
The Southern South Island is the Department's largest region. The operational area includes three National Parks, four Great Walks and our largest number of commercial and community partnerships.
As part of an internal regional boundary realignment, the Department's Southern South Island region has grown, further increasing the complexity of challenges we face across the area. In order to ensure the region continues to thrive, this position has been created to support the Operations Director and Regional Leadership Team with particularly complex and large-scale strategic issues.
If you are someone who is motivated by the prospect of tackling unique and unexpected challenges this may be the opportunity for you.
This role will be based in either Dunedin, Queenstown or Invercargill depending on the preference of the successful applicant.
He korero mou: What we are looking for
Experienced strategic thinker and project manager
Highly developed analytical skills
Skilled at building and maintaining production and collaborative relationships
Political and organisational savvy
Sound decision maker
Commitment to excellence in delivery
Current full driver licence
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What's in it for you?
A fantastic supportive and collaborative working environment. Being the multiple award winner of the most attractive employer in the public sector (and second overall) with an average turnover beyond 10 years, we know people generally really enjoy working with us!
We offer flexible working options, the ability to sometimes work from home or slightly adjust regular business hours as long as the work gets done.
The chance to join a large organisation that's still growing. DOC has been undergoing a steady period of growth, we highly value the new expertise and fresh perspectives brought into the organisation. This is your chance to contribute to our culture of continuous improvement.
As DOC has a strong focus on Health and Safety, this role will also be responsible for leading a safety-first culture across all work sites.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory.