Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Help NZ grow investment in nature and improve conservation outcomes
- Showcase your policy skills and economic/financial analysis on a range of priority projects, including growing revenue for conservation
- 12-month fixed term, Wellington location.
- Join a fun and exciting team, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
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
Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.
As Senior Policy Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting robust policies aligned with DOC's strategic direction. Develop robust and strategic policy advice for senior leaders and the Minister, and lead consultations and negotiations that represent Te Papa Atawhai and align with our strategic policy objectives.
The position will be focussed on:
- Leading analytical work (independently and as part of the wider team to identify, develop and assess policy options on settings for the new legislation)
- Providing high-quality briefings for Ministers and Cabinet, and consultation material for key stakeholders and the wider public.
- Influencing and supporting legislative change that meets the needs of our Minister, Treaty partners, and senior leaders
- Playing a leadership role within the team, coaching and leading policy advisors across the wider team.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for motivated and passionate people with a genuine interest in environmental or conservation policy.
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- Experience with the budget process and working at the Treasury
- Experience working in the environment sector and on conservation issues
- Strong policy analysis skills, including experience with legislative processes
- Proven experience leading complex project-based policy work in a pragmatic and agile way
- Well-developed stakeholder management skills, including involvement in public consultation processes
- Strong critical thinking capability – adept at identifying critical issues and risks when undertaking policy analysis, and provides pragmatic solutions to problems
- Ability to mentor and manaaki other colleagues in their work
- Cultural awareness – understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi including the willingness to engage in Te Ao Māori concepts and/or understanding tikanga Māori.
Mō te tīma | About the team
The Policy Directorate provides the strategic direction and thought leadership for DOC and for the conservation system. The Directorate ensures DOC has the right frameworks and settings in place to deliver on our outcomes for conservation, to meet Government priorities, and to be an honourable Treaty partner.
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 $95,706.00 - $128,271 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 Monday, 07 April 2025.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact James Johnson, Policy Manager at jamesjohnson@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1851859