Fast-Track Conservation Advisor (Flexible Location)

Department of Conservation (DOC); Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington (or flexible location by agreement) seeks a Fast Track Advisor to lead and shape fast-track applications, coordinating across DOC to deliver timely, evidence-based regulatory guidance that protects conservation values. You will draft clear reports and advise decision-makers on conservation impacts.

You will work across teams to manage small to medium-scale projects, build stakeholder relationships, and contribute to regulatory outputs while

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 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage small to medium-scale fast-track applications and workstreams.
• Coordinate inputs across DOC to support timely, consolidated responses.
• Analyse information and draft reports with conservation impact advice 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 present the DOC position clearly.
• Identify risks, escalate issues early, and contribute to solutions.
• Support a collaborative team environment and share knowledge.

Skills

Clear analysis and advice

Report writing

Regulatory understanding

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Organisational prioritisation

Māori tikanga knowledge

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington (or flexible location by agreement) seeks a Fast Track Advisor to lead and shape fast-track applications, coordinating across DOC to deliver timely, evidence-based regulatory guidance that protects conservation values. You will draft clear reports and advise decision-makers on conservation impacts.

You will work across teams to manage small to medium-scale projects, build stakeholder relationships, and contribute to regulatory outputs while