Fast Track Advisor

The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai in Wellington is seeking a capable advisor to provide strong analysis and clear advice while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will interpret policy and legislation, prepare well-argued reports, coordinate small projects, and engage with internal teams and external stakeholders. If you share a commitment to conservation and Te Tiriti obligations, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience providing clear, accurate and well-reasoned analysis and advice
• Sound report writing skills 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
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate competing interests or sensitive issues
• Relationship management skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver work to deadlines
• Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to your work
• Familiarity with Fast-track legislation, conservation management systems, or the Official Information Act
• Knowledge of DOC’s structure and functions

Job description

The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai – Wellington, North Island

Full time

Hybrid

We are seeking a capable advisor who can provide strong analysis and clear advice while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Experience providing clear, accurate and well-reasoned analysis and advice
• Sound report writing skills 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
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate competing interests or sensitive issues
• Relationship management skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver work to deadlines
• Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to your work
• Familiarity with Fast-track legislation, conservation management systems, or the Official Information Act
• Knowledge of DOC’s structure and functions

Even if youdon’ttick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.