Statutory Manager, Operations Group, Hamilton

Job Specification

The Department of Conservation is an exciting and rewarding organisation to work for. Our vision, shared with others, is that New Zealand is ‘the greatest living space on earth'. We all work together each day to increase the value of conservation, contributing to the economic, social and cultural success of Aotearoa.
Our role
The Statutory Manager forms part of the Regional Leadership Team and provides support and advice to the Director of Operations, on our statutory obligations across the region. Supporting both the Waikato and Taranaki-Whanganui Conservation Boards as well as Regional Councils and other territorial authorities across the region, you will need exceptional relationship management skills. Using your technical knowledge in both Statutory and RMA processes you will provide advice to the Director, presenting clear information in both written and spoken presentations. Not everyone is an expert in statutory matters, so you will need to be able to relay information to a wide variety of audiences.
About you
As the Statutory Manager you will have exceptional communication skills with the ability to work across teams with ease. You will be a natural relationship manager with the ability to think strategically and act operationally with a high level of interpersonal skills. The workload will be high so you will need to be able to remain calm and focused and work well under pressure.
Specialist skills and experience
In depth knowledge and experience of Statutory systems and processes
Understanding of the Resource Management Act (RMA)
Ability to review and analyse and draw insights from complex information
Able to identify risks and opportunities, and evaluate them to optimise decision making
This role offers a fantastic challenge in a large public sector organisation where success is rewarded. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career long term.
Why work for us?
Aside from being the multiple award winner of the most attractive employer in the public sector (and second overall) we all offer:
Competitive remuneration
Opportunities to explore flexible working arrangements
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Respect, recognition and opportunities for personal growth
Excellent employee wellbeing initiatives including the employee assistance program and discounted insurance
Job satisfaction from contributing to crucial and meaningful work
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory, including a valid work visa covering the whole period of employment if applying internationally