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You will work closely with your counterpart, the second Team Lead Management Planning.\nThis role is less about being the technical expert and more about enabling others to succeed and do what they do best. You'll lead workload prioritisation, develop team capability, navigate organisational change and reform, and work closely with policy, regulatory and operational teams to deliver planning outcomes that support conservation across Aotearoa.\nThe position will be focused on:\nLeading the delivery of national management planning programmes and priorities\nEnabling your team to work effectively with Treaty partners to promote Māori engagement and involvement with our work\nSupporting the team to building strong relationships with iwi, stakeholders, Conservation Boards, government agencies and internal partners\nProviding strategic advice and navigating complex conservation, policy and regulatory issues\nDriving continuous improvement through better systems, planning tools, AI-enabled approaches and efficient business processes\nManaging risk, competing priorities and programme delivery across multiple workstreams\nNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience\nWe're looking for a proven people leader with strong judgement, experience of managing complex work programmes, and the ability to support and coach their team to build trusted relationships across iwi, government and other stakeholders. Experience in planning, policy, regulatory or natural resource environments would be valuable, but your ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive continuous improvement will be what sets you apart.\nIf you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:\nProven experience leading and developing high-performing teams\nStrong programme, planning or project leadership experience\nAbility to understand broad organisational, regulatory and political contexts and provide sound judgement\nExperience building trusted relationships and influencing across diverse stakeholder groups\nStrong communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into practical advice\nExperience working within government, local government, natural resource management, planning, regulatory or policy environments\nA continuous improvement mindset with experience improving systems, processes or ways of working\nUnderstanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to your work\nClick here for the position description.\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.\nIf you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.\nSalary: $93,656.00 - $126,500.00 depending on skills and experience.\nEligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.\nRā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday 13 November. 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