Fast-Track Conservation Regulatory Advisor

DOC; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

DOC is seeking a Fast Track Advisor to lead and coordinate small to medium-scale fast-track applications, providing clear, well-reasoned advice to decision-makers. Based in Wellington with flexible location by agreement, you will analyse information and draft reports on conservation impacts.

You will build relationships across DOC, manage workstreams, support regional staff on Fast Track Act matters, and contribute to regulatory outputs while upholding Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti obligations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leading and project managing small to medium-scale fast-track applications and workstreams.
• Coordinating inputs across DOC to support timely, consolidated organisational responses.
• Analysing information and drafting reports, including advice on conservation impacts 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 in your area of responsibility and ensuring DOC’s position is clearly presented.
• Identifying risks, escalating issues early, and contributing to solutions.
• Supporting a collaborative team environment, including sharing knowledge and reviewing work.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DOC is seeking a Fast Track Advisor to lead and coordinate small to medium-scale fast-track applications, providing clear, well-reasoned advice to decision-makers. Based in Wellington with flexible location by agreement, you will analyse information and draft reports on conservation impacts.

You will build relationships across DOC, manage workstreams, support regional staff on Fast Track Act matters, and contribute to regulatory outputs while upholding Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti obligations.