Ranger Community Treaty Implementation (Fixed Term)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Champion iwi aspirations as you partner with Ngati Rangitihi to fulfil our Treaty settlement obligations.
• $68,535 - $86,423, flexible working opportunities
• 12-month fixed-term, Rotorua based.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū 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 Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

He angitūtanga | About the role

This role will help ensure that we as a district operations team maintain healthy positive working relationships with local iwi and meet our Treaty settlement obligations. The role will involve clarifying our obligations and identifying gaps in our delivery, then working with iwi and the DOC operations team to raise our collective understanding and capability.

The position will be focused on:

• planning and coordinating joint conservation projects
• drafting management plans and agreements
• organising cultural workshops (wananga)
• integrating a Te Ao Māori perspective into our operations
• prioritising the long-term aspirations of whānau, hapū, and iwi in our biodiversity, recreation, and community programs.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will work closely with Ngāti Rangitihi environmental leads to support their conservation aspirations and ensure DOC fulfils its obligations under the Ngāti Rangitihi treaty settlement act.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Foster whānau, hapū and iwi aspirations while upholding Treaty principles.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Identify and address gaps in settlement implementation plans, ensuring alignment with district priorities.
• Analyse new Treaty settlements and collaborate with leadership to operationalise conservation and commercial ventures for iwi benefit.
• Facilitate legal interpretations of settlements and ensure implementation plans deliver on the intended outcomes.
• Coordinate regular engagement with whānau, hapū and iwi for collaborative development, review, and modification of agreements, plans, and frameworks.
• Support initiatives that empower whānau, hapū, and iwi to fulfil their kaitiaki responsibilities.

Even if you don't tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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 ināianei | 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 $68,535 - $86,423 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.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Recruitment Advisor Will Newbold, wnewbold@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1782733