Board And Statutory Support Officer

• Deliver high-quality statutory and secretariat support to Conservation, Reserve and Iwi Boards.
• Enable strong regional decision-making through trusted coordination and collaboration.
• Salary ranges from $65,070 to $75,981 (pro rata) depending on skills and experience
• Permanent, full-time 32 hours per week | Whakatane location

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mo te turanga | About the role
Bring your coordination and governance expertise to a role that makes a real difference for Aotearoa New Zealand's natural heritage.

As Board and Statutory Support Officer within the Eastern North Island Regional Operations team, you'll be at the heart of regional governance, providing seamless secretariat, statutory and project support to Conservation, Reserve and Iwi Boards, Strategic Advisory Committees, and regional leaders.

You will play a vital role in ensuring processes run smoothly, decisions are well-supported, and obligations are met, all while contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is a dynamic role suited to someone highly organised, detail-driven and confident working across multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Some regional travel is required, including occasional overnight stays.

The position will be focussed on:

• Providing administrative, secretariat and project coordination support, including coordination of Official Information Act, Ministerial and Parliamentary requests, document management, word processing, and administrative support for public notification processes
• Delivering personal assistance to Manager, Board & Committee Chairs, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, drafting correspondence, arranging travel, and supporting financial processes.
• Supporting communications activities such as newsletters, surveys, presentations, website content and reports.
• Co-ordination and monitoring of the regions regulatory and permissions processes including task delegation and reporting.

You'll work collaboratively with multiple teams and external partners, building strong, positive relationships with iwi partners and community groups while creating opportunities for professional growth and development.

Click here for the Role Description

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
We're looking for someone who is adaptable, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Proven experience in administrative processes and services.
• Familiarity with how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is upheld through work in the public service, and a general commitment to upholding the values of Te Tiriti.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Maori and Te Ao Maori, or a willingness to learn and engage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to use initiative and sound judgement when handling critical tasks.
• Professional interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A customer-focused mindset.
• A proactive, motivated approach and enjoyment of a busy work environment.
• The ability to contribute positively to a high-performing, engaged team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Full New Zealand Drivers Licence

Desirable:

• An understanding of government processes, ideally with experience or knowledge of DOC systems and ways of working.

He aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Tonoa inaianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $65,070 to $75,981 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11.59pm Wednesday 29th April 2026.
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Kris Theiss, Statutory and Community Manager at ktheiss@doc.govt.nz