Fast-Track Conservation Advisor

CGR Services; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington seeks a Fast Track Advisor to deliver specialist analyses and clear advice on fast-track applications impacting conservation. The role focuses on leading project workstreams, coordinating DOC inputs, and drafting decisive reports for decision-makers.

The successful candidate will support regional staff, handle multiple projects, and contribute to OIA responses within a collaborative team. Flexible location by agreement is available.

Qualifications

• Experience providing clear, accurate and well-reasoned analysis and advice.
• Strong 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 across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in work context.

Responsibilities

• Leading and project managing small to medium-scale fast-track applications and workstreams.
• Coordinating inputs across DOC to support timely, consolidated responses.
• Analysing information and drafting reports with conservation impact for decision-makers.
• Providing advice and support to regional operations staff on Fast Track Act matters.
• Supporting larger or more complex applications as required.
• Contributing to OIA responses and other regulatory outputs.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing DOC and articulating DOC position clearly across areas of responsibility.
• Identifying risks, escalating issues early, and contributing to solutions.
• Supporting a collaborative team environment and sharing knowledge.

Skills

Clear analysis and advice

Report writing

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Stakeholder relationship management

Prioritisation and time management

Māori tikanga & Te Tiriti awareness

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington seeks a Fast Track Advisor to deliver specialist analyses and clear advice on fast-track applications impacting conservation. The role focuses on leading project workstreams, coordinating DOC inputs, and drafting decisive reports for decision-makers.

The successful candidate will support regional staff, handle multiple projects, and contribute to OIA responses within a collaborative team. Flexible location by agreement is available.