Iwi Strategy and Partnerships Business Partner
Core
Strategic adviser and practitioner supporting DOC's Public Affairs Group to strengthen Treaty partnerships, Māori engagement, and stakeholder relationships for shared conservation outcomes.
Role type
Senior strategic partnerships and public affairs business partner
Builds
Strategic partnerships with iwi, Māori organisations, and Māori businesses
Domain
Public sector / Indigenous relations / Conservation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Te Tiriti o Waitangi expertise, strategic partnership development, Māori cultural knowledge (te ao Māori, tikanga, mātauranga), government processes navigation, stakeholder engagement, strategic advisory, analytical skills, written communication, facilitation, influencing senior leaders
Preferred skills
Commercial awareness, experience with iwi organisations or Māori businesses, capability-building and workshop delivery
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice on Treaty partnerships and Māori engagement; support leaders in developing trusted relationships with iwi and Māori enterprises; advise on communications and engagement approaches; design and deliver engagement strategies; support honourable Treaty partnerships through constructive engagement; provide analysis on Treaty implications and risks; design and deliver workshops and coaching for staff; act as a conduit between Public Affairs and Iwi Strategy & Partnerships