Fast-Track Regulatory Advisor for Conservation

Department of Conservation NZ; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Department of Conservation NZ in Wellington, New Zealand, invites applications for a Fast Track Advisor. You will lead and manage small to medium fast-track applications, coordinate inputs across the organisation, and provide clear, well-reasoned advice on conservation-focused decisions.

The role focuses on delivering timely responses while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Applicants should demonstrate strong analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills,

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

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

Advisory writing

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Māori tikanga awareness

Official Information Act

Job description

Department of Conservation NZ in Wellington, New Zealand, invites applications for a Fast Track Advisor. You will lead and manage small to medium fast-track applications, coordinate inputs across the organisation, and provide clear, well-reasoned advice on conservation-focused decisions.

The role focuses on delivering timely responses while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Applicants should demonstrate strong analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills,