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Kaitohu Matua – Treaty Partner Relationships, Senior Advisor
doc-docSenior Advisor managing iwi partnerships to strengthen Treaty outcomes at the Department of Conservation. Engaging with iwi and supporting the delivery of DOC's Treaty obligations across various initiatives.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify gaps in Treaty settlement implementation and work with operations teams to address these.
- Scope, develop and operationalise opportunities arising from new and existing Treaty settlements, including conservation and commercial initiatives.
- Coordinate legal advice and interpret settlement documentation to ensure obligations are fully understood and met.
- Facilitate annual planning processes and regular engagement meetings with Treaty Partners.
- Manage agreed initiatives and support DOC leadership in strategic iwi partnerships.
- Support whānau, hapū, and iwi to build capability and exercise their role as kaitiaki.
- Contribute to the development of a regional framework for DOC's obligations to PSGEs.
- Hold and maintain key iwi relationships supporting the Tongariro District.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills across diverse groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Treaty settlements, Māori-Crown relationships and local iwi history
- Experience preparing high-quality written material such as reports.
- The ability to navigate differing perspectives with emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and respect for tikanga Māori.
- A strategic, pragmatic mindset with the ability to turn obligations into practical outcomes.
- Comfort working in outdoor environments, across multiple locations and teams.
- Fluency in Te Reo and tikanga Māori is preferred
- Full New Zealand driver licence.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
report writingstrategic planningproject management
Soft Skills
communicationengagementrelationship-buildingemotional intelligencecultural competencerespect for tikanga Māoripragmatic mindset
Certifications
Full New Zealand driver licence