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Offer: Senior Governance Advisor:Department of ConservationJob description:Job Description» Provide monitoring and governance and performance advice to Minister of Conservation and DOC, and relating to entities within the minister’s conservation portfolio to support best practice governance and performance.» Take advantage of a range of development and training opportunities across the organisation. » Four weeks + three days annual leave per year, flexible hybrid working options. » Permanent full time, Wellington location. Toit? te marae a T?ne-Mahuta, toit? te marae a Tangaroa, toit? 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 M?ori, te ao M?ori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: » protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes » managing threats and adverse impacts » being a voice for conservation » connecting people to nature. He angit?tanga| About the function Are you keen to join an inclusive and collaborative team, with a satisfying function that taps into the wider government network to make a significant, tangible difference for Aotearoa? DOC is seeking a skilled and practiced senior governance advisor, to take a lead function in superviseing the performance of entities and boards across the Crown’s conservation portfolio. Through this function, you will be given a significant opportunity to grow and progress your career, alongside working on high profile and challenging issues. You will work closely with the manager to ensure the team delivers work programmes across the Crown’s conservation portfolio, using your expertise to lead, inspire, develop, and build overall capcapability of the team. You will have significant exposure with ministers, chief executives and boards to support the delivery of the Government’s conservation priorities, supervise the performance of the conservation agencies, and ultimately help drive performance over the long-term. The position will be focussed on: » advising ministers, chief executives, and other senior decision makers to help deliver improved results across DOC and its partners » drafting responses to ministerial requests, parliamentary questions and requests for information under the Official Information Act » contributing to team planning processes, and the development of strategies and work programmes to enhance overall effectiveness of entity monitoring. Ng? p?kenga me ng? wheako| expertise and practice In this fast paced and exciting function, you will bring an capability to see the big picture, with strong analytical expertise that enable you to effectively advise ministers, chief executives and senior decision makers. Your innovative thinking will help shape the work programme and identify new approaches. You will need to have strong expertise in developing high quality and concise advice for Ministers, along with the confidence to engage with chief executives and boards. You may have a background in crown entity monitoring or specific expertise in regulatory, policy, funding and/or commercial. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you: » able to demonstrate an knowledge of key financial and non-financial information to support the development of advice » critical thinking expertise located on logic and evidence » able to balance competing interests and apply a political lens to entity performance on behalf of the minister » able to interpret legislation and its implications for crown entities » sound knowledge of commercial and crown entity corporate management, governance requirements and directors’ risks » highly developed interpersonal expertise, relationship building, and collaborative approaches » excellent written and verbal communication expertise » capability to work in a dynamic environment with strong prioritisation expertise and a continuous improvement mentality » a significant tertiary qualification, or equivalent practice. Desirable » consciousness of M?tauranga M?ori, knowledge of basic protocols. M? te t?ma| About the team The Public Affairs Group is responsible for building and enhancing trust and confidence with New Zealanders and Parliament, while protecting and enhancing DOC’s reputation and brand. It is an exciting time to join the Governance and Performance Team as we continue to increase our capcapability and take a lead in driving high-performance in the context of a renewed focus on effective delivery of the conservation legacy for Aotearoa. We are an engaged and high performing team that offers significant opportunities for someone looking to make the next step. Through this function, you will be given a significant opportunity to grow and progress your career, alongside working on high profile and challenging issues. Ng? ?huatanga kei a m?tou |What’s in Information technology for you? Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between M?ori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capcapability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes: » flexible hybrid working opportunities, including two days work in the house and flexy hours » career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals » study assistance in programmes that are significant to your work » Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance » great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you’re ready for your next adventure » Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capcapability Development Programme » Te K?wai Aho Tapu - forum with monthly events to strengthen and support collective knowledge of Te Ao M?ori. How to submit the application:Tono in?ianei| Apply now Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your significant expertise practice and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. R? katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Sunday, 3 September 2023. Me he p?tai an? | Further enquiries contact Emily Blokker, Recruitment Advisor,eblokker@doc.govt.nz Taup?nga | Job Listing reference: 4000/31003Skills:
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