• Play acritical part in supportingtheBiodiversity,Heritageand VisitorsGroup to give effect toourTreaty commitments

• Salary -$125,600 - $162,525, depending on skills and experience.

• Permanent role,Wellington preferred.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa |TeOrangaoteAoTūroa

Mōtetūranga| About the role

We have a new DOC Treaty Operating Model that will strengthen how we work with Treaty partners and bring greater clarity to expectations, roles, and accountability across the organisation. This makes it an exciting time to join our Iwi Strategy andPartnershipsGroup.

The role exclusivelysupports theBiodiversity,Heritageand Visitors Group,whichleads and delivers across biodiversity, cultural heritage, visitor, and regulatory settings Thegroupbringstogether science and technicalexpertise, national programmes,planningand prioritisation,monitoringimpact,and regulatory functions

You will providestrategic Treaty and iwi partnershipexpertiseto leaders across this critical portfolio,acting as a trusted partnertohelp ensure Treaty settlement commitments, Section 4 obligations, iwi aspirations, and partnership expectations are understood and embedded into planning, decision-making, and delivery.

Working within DOC's Treaty Operating Model, you will provide insight and analysis on complex issues,identifyopportunities to strengthen partnerships, and support leaders to navigate iwi-DOC relationships with confidence, integrity, and cultural awareness.

What youwill be doing;

• Providing strategic iwi partnership and Treaty advice to support long-term planning and decision-making.

• Supporting leaders to integrate Treaty settlement commitments, Section 4 obligations, and iwi aspirations into work programmes and strategies.

• Delivering high-quality analysis on Treaty implications, partnership opportunities, risks, and emerging issues.

• Supporting robust, Treaty-aligned decision-making through trusted advice and insight.

• Identifyingopportunities to advance both conservation outcomes and iwi aspirations.

• Building capability by coaching and advising leaders on Treaty-related matters and partnership approaches.

• Acting as a key conduit between business groups and Treaty specialists to ensure consistent Treaty practice and advice.

• Building andmaintainingtrusted relationships with iwi, hapū, whānau, and Māori organisations.

• Supporting constructive engagement, early issue resolution, and partnership-focused ways of working.

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Ngāpūkengamengāwheako| Skills and experience

To besuccessful in this role, youwill bring:

• Deep understanding ofTeTiriti o Waitangi, Crown-Māori relationships, Treaty settlements, and their practical application.

• Experience working with iwi, hapū, whānau, and Māori organisations.

• Strong knowledge ofteaoMāori, tikanga Māori, andmātaurangaMāori.

• Excellent strategic advisory, analytical, and written communication skills.

• Experience providing advice in complex Māori partnership and Treaty environments.

• Strong relationship-building, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

• An understanding of government processes, machinery of government, and the broader Māori-Crown relationship context.

• The ability to influence senior leaders, navigate complexity, and build trust across diverse stakeholders.

• Sound judgement, cultural awareness, and a commitment to mana-enhancing engagement.