* Bring your excellent relationship skills to deliver conservation outcomes. * $79,656 to $100,639, flexible working opportunities * 12 month Fixed-Term, Te Kuiti based. Toitu te marae a Tane-Mahuta, toitu te marae a Tangaroa, toitu te tangata If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive. 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 reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. He angitutanga | About the role The focus of the role is providing strategic advice, planning, monitoring, and reporting on the district Biodiversity team's work. This is a strategic role and requires a high degree of planning and strategic thinking to be successful. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a strong, hardworking team protecting conservation in the district alongside our Treaty partners and adjacent landowners. The position will be focused on: * providing strategic advice to the Operations Manager on Biodiversity work priorities * coordinating and planning for Biodiversity rangers * monitoring and reporting on financial performance and resource allocation * supporting and advising the Operations Manager, biodiversity team and wider district team on national, regional, and local priorities * supporting aspirations of iwi * engaging effectively and confidently in Te Ao Maori environment * managing relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: * Be comfortable pulling reports and utilising the data to make informed decisions, financial and non-financial. * Have previous experience delegating and planning workloads for a wider team. * Understand and have experience in how to prioritise critical tasks and issues. * Demonstrate exceptional ecological skills. * Be able to identify issues, opportunities, and innovative solutions. * Be adept at learning and using a wide range of systems and processes. * Possess experience in working with whanau, hapu and iwi, with an understanding of te ao Maori. * Have a good understanding of te reo me ona tikanga. * Hold a current full New Zealand driver licence. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you? The Department of Conservation /Te Papa Atawhai 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. Tono inaianei | Apply now If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. 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 salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639 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 overs the whole period of employment. Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 13 May 2024. Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Recruitment Advisor, Will Newbold at ****** Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1791816
