Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Key selling points:
- Ensure DOC's regulatory outcomes align with our mission to protect and restore Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage
- $92,450 - $116,985 pro-rata
- x3 12-month fixed-term opportunities, Wellington preferred – open to Christchurch, Dunedin or Hamilton
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
He angitūtanga | About the role
Are you passionate about shaping operational policy that lifts regulatory performance and provides clear direction for activities undertaken on conservation land? Do you have the expertise to design operational regulatory policies that drive change and enhance conservation outcomes? Join our team and play a pivotal role in defining and implementing the future of our regulatory framework.
As Senior Operational Policy Advisor, you will have the unique opportunity to develop operational regulatory policies that support the national delivery of high-quality regulatory processes. Your work will help shape the policies that govern how we protect Aotearoa's lands and species, impacting conservation efforts across the country. In this newly established role, you will collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to ensure our approach is equitable, innovative, and sustainable.
The position will be focussed on:
- Operational Policy Design and Advice: Lead strategic operational policy work, analyse legislative and regulatory frameworks, and provide authoritative advice on complex issues.
- Data analysis and frameworks: Ability to work with large data sets, cleaning raw data to form codified processes and searchable resources.
- Engagement and Collaboration: Work closely with relevant parties to design and develop operational regulatory policies. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and regulated parties.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Support the operational policy programme, providing guidance and sharing knowledge with team members to deliver high-quality results.
- Implementation: Support consistent implementation of regulatory policy practices across New Zealand and identify training needs to support staff development.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- Experience in regulatory policy, law, or public administration, with a strong understanding of legislation, regulation, and the policy frameworks that shape the regulatory environment
- Ability to think critically and analytically to provide innovative solutions
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at senior levels, lead cross-functional teams
- Experienced in managing complex projects through to successful delivery
- The ability to translate and synthesise complex information to provide sound, evidence-based advice
- A passion for conservation and a drive to make a positive impact through effective operational regulatory policy.
Desirable:
- A solid understanding of Te Ao Māori, Māori Crown relationships, and Treaty of Waitangi principles, with experience engaging meaningfully with Māori communities.
- Expertise in statutory land management, resources management, and Treaty settlements.
Mō te tīma | About the team
The Policy and Regulatory Services Group provides strategic direction and thought leadership for DOC and for the conservation system.
This role is a key member of the Operational Regulatory Policy Team, which sits within DOC's Regulatory Systems Performance Team. Both teams are relatively new with a responsibility to set the direction and operational rules of the Conservation Regulatory System.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC 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 ināianei | Apply now
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
The salary range for this position is $92,450 - $116,985 pro-rata with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on 10 April
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Arna Litchfield, alitchfield@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1852939