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We're looking for an experienced relationship and project leader to join our Manawatū Operations District team.\nThis is a highly collaborative role where you'll bring people together to achieve shared outcomes. Working across iwi, hapū, local government, community organisations, and partner agencies, you'll lead strategic projects, strengthen partnerships, support Treaty commitments, and help deliver regional conservation priorities.\nSuccess in this role comes from building trusted relationships, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and driving projects from planning through to delivery.\nKey areas of focus include:\nLeading strategic and collaborative projects that deliver conservation and community outcomes.\nBuilding and maintaining trusted partnerships with iwi, hapū, councils, community groups, and other stakeholders.\nSupporting the implementation of Treaty settlement obligations and partnership commitments across the district.\nBringing diverse groups together to navigate complex issues and identify shared solutions.\nProviding advice and guidance on stakeholder engagement, Treaty relationships, and partnership approaches.\nIdentifying opportunities, managing risks, and helping shape priorities that strengthen conservation outcomes.\nSupporting teams to build confidence and capability when working with Treaty partners and external stakeholders.\nContributing to regional and national initiatives through effective collaboration and influence.\nClick here for the Role Description\nPlease note, while the role description is titled ‘Ranger Project Lead, Community’, the advertised title reflects the role's significant Treaty partnership responsibilities.\nNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience\nWe're interested in people who bring experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, or partnership-based work.\nIf you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:\nExperience building and maintaining trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.\nStrong project management or programme delivery experience, including coordinating multiple workstreams and priorities.\nThe ability to influence, collaborate, and achieve outcomes in complex environments.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\nExperience working in partnership with communities, iwi, hapū, councils, or other external organisations.\nStrong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and an ability to navigate ambiguity and competing interests.\nExperience providing advice, guidance, or leadership to others.\nExperience applying analytical thinking to interpret legislation, statutory management frameworks, policy, and complex information to support sound decision-making.\nAn understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to continue building your knowledge and capability in this space.\nKnowledge of conservation, natural resource management, community development\nA current full New Zealand driver licence\nHe aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?\nDOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.\nWe also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.\nWant to know more?\nTonoa inaiānei | Apply now\nApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. 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