Environmental Permissions Advisor — Conservation & Compliance

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a permanent Permissions Advisor for Christchurch, Dunedin, or Hokitika. You will support the application process relating to management of applications on public conservation land and for protected wildlife.

You will write professional reports for final decisions, build wide stakeholder relationships, and contribute to an inclusive team. Salary ranges between $69,429 and $88,181 per year, with NZ work visa required.

Qualifications

• A confident and able communicator (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate analysis into professional reports.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and use organisational tools effectively.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislative processes or environmental management/planning background.

Responsibilities

• Support the application process relating to management of submitted applications, from pre-application discussions to assessment and analysis, through to writing reports for final decisions.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality outputs and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Legislative understanding

Job description

The New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a permanent Permissions Advisor for Christchurch, Dunedin, or Hokitika. You will support the application process relating to management of applications on public conservation land and for protected wildlife.

You will write professional reports for final decisions, build wide stakeholder relationships, and contribute to an inclusive team. Salary ranges between $69,429 and $88,181 per year, with NZ work visa required.