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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and technical advice related to biodiversity systems, with a strong focus on conservation prioritisation and effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including Māori. Proficient in translating complex data into actionable insights for decision-making and operational delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic And Systems ThinkingBiodiversity AnalysisFacilitation SkillsRelationship ManagementConservation Prioritisation
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Hard Skills
Biodiversity AnalysisConservation PrioritisationInvasion EcologyWeed ManagementPest ManagementBiosecurity KnowledgeTechnical AdviceData AnalysisDecision-Making SupportOperational Delivery
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationRelationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsFacilitation SkillsNavigating Ambiguity
Tools & Technologies
BioInvest System
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid New Zealand Work Visa
Industry Keywords
Aotearoa New ZealandMāori TikangaTe Tiriti o WaitangiConservation PlanningThreat-Led Programmes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic and technical advice on the design, use, and ongoing improvement of the BioInvest system
- Act as group lead for threats-led programmes within BioInvest
- Collaborate with Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors and Operations colleagues on threat-led advice, research and delivery work
- Lead the integration of threat-led work into BioInvest and support embedding this change across relevant DOC teams
- Work with technical experts to troubleshoot issues and support the end-to-end BioInvest process
- Contribute to consistent use of BioInvest across DOC through support and collaboration
- Analyse biodiversity and prioritisation data and translate findings into practical implications for policy, decision-makers, and delivery teams
- Shape how DOC prioritises and invests in biodiversity work
Requirements
What you’ll need- A graduate or post-graduate qualification in biological science or a related field
- Strong strategic and systems thinking skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, identify connections across complex issues, and improve organisational decision-making, planning and prioritisation approaches
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts, systems and information for a range of audiences
- Experience providing strategic and technical advice that informs planning, prioritisation, investment or operational delivery decisions
- Proven facilitation skills, including experience leading workshops, complex discussions and collaborative processes
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills
- Understanding of conservation prioritisation, planning and delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop expertise in, invasion ecology, weed and pest management, and New Zealand's biosecurity system
- Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to the work
- Ability to work in genuine partnership with Māori and act as an honourable treaty partner
- Must hold a valid New Zealand work visa covering the duration of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent, full-time role
- Flexible location
- Flexible working arrangements
- Options to participate, thrive, and grow in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation
- Recruitment process adjustments available upon request