Conservation Fast-Track Advisor

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government's Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Fast Track Advisor to provide evidence-based regulatory advice on fast-track applications affecting conservation values across Aotearoa.

You will lead and coordinate small to medium-scale projects, analyse information and draft reports for decision-makers, and work with regional staff to ensure timely, well-justified responses. Flexible location by agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience providing clear, accurate analysis and advice.
• Strong report writing and ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Understanding of regulatory, legislative or consenting processes (conservation, fast-track, or similar).
• Ability to interpret policy and legislation and apply it in practical contexts.
• Experience managing small projects or coordinating workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium fast-track applications and workstreams.
• Coordinate inputs across DOC to support timely, consolidated organisational responses.
• Analyse information and draft reports, including advice on conservation impacts for decision-makers.
• Provide advice and support to regional operations staff on Fast Track Act matters.
• Support larger or more complex applications as required.
• Contribute to OIA responses and other regulatory outputs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent DOC in your area of responsibility and ensure DOC’s position is clearly presented.
• Identify risks, escalate issues early, and contribute to solutions.
• Support a collaborative team environment, including sharing knowledge and reviewing work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Job description

The New Zealand Government's Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Fast Track Advisor to provide evidence-based regulatory advice on fast-track applications affecting conservation values across Aotearoa.

You will lead and coordinate small to medium-scale projects, analyse information and draft reports for decision-makers, and work with regional staff to ensure timely, well-justified responses. Flexible location by agreement.