Governance and Performance Manager

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. As an honourable Treaty partner, we are working to ensure our kaupapa, Papatūānuku thrives, leaves a footprint that strengthens the future for our mokopuna, whānau, hapū and iwi. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Now is the perfect time to join the Governance team at the Department of Conservation, as we enter an exciting period of growth to enhance the capacity and capability of this crucial function, in alignment with our integrated organisational strategy.

This is a truly fascinating and complex role offering you the opportunity to work across a range of statutory bodies.

Leading a small and agile team, you will be responsible for providing the Minister with robust, effective, evidence-based monitoring of entities, providing expertise to DOC and conservation entities to drive best practice governance, and monitoring agreements involving Government funding of conservation entities.

You will play a lead role in providing advice to the Minister on monitoring and maintaining effective boards, setting direction and performance expectations, as well as providing strategic governance advice.

He angitūtanga | About the Role

The Governance and Performance Manager reports to the Department's Director Governance and Government Services and is responsible for leading the Governance and Performance team undertaking the monitoring function, providing owner's interest advice and support to the Minister, as well as supporting  the wider department with governance advice.

He kōrero mōu | What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Demonstrated capability in dealing with boards
• Experience leading a successful team
• Proven track record of formal monitoring of entities, ideally Crown entities
• Strong financial, non-financial, and analytical skills
• A high level of written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading processes, and providing evidence-based advice to Ministers on the performance of the Crown organisations
• The ability to quickly build a trusting relationship with internal and external parties, including board Chairs
• To be collaborative, with demonstrated ability to build and leverage effective relationships.

 Ideally you will also have:

• Commercial and contract negotiation experience
• Experience providing advice on organisational governance
• Experience monitoring within a Regulatory environment
• Proven ability to analyse complex information
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

To put it simply- a unique portfolio of work and a great opportunity for professional stretch. If you are looking for a highly interesting, complex governance role with plenty of variety, this might be the opportunity for you.

DOC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working opportunities suited to your role
• Career development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
• Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
• DOC perks: Free accommodation in our backcountry huts and campsites, visitor centres product discounts, outdoor apparel and gear discounts
• Opportunity to develop and grow your skills within the group and wider organisation
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme
• Active employee networks including Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

The salary range for this position is $106,400 - $152,950 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.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Friday, 27 January 2023.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Annie Colebrook@acolebrook@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job Reference DOC/1681968