Operations Advisor: District Planning & Performance

DOC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC seeks an Operations Advisor to lead district-wide operational planning, performance reporting and governance to support conservation outcomes. You will work with district leaders to coordinate planning, identify risks, and turn data into actionable insights for better decisions.

The role focuses on assurance of processes, budget planning, and translating priorities into work programmes, while building strong relationships with iwi and community partners.

Qualifications

• Operational planning and governance experience in conservation or similar operational environments.
• Ability to translate priorities into actionable work programmes and plans.
• Strong data insights for informed operational decision-making.
• Experience working with iwi, community groups and multiple stakeholders.
• Mātauranga Māori / Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding relevant to DOC work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, reporting and budget management for the district.
• Provide district-wide assurance on governance, reporting obligations and risk management.
• Develop business plans and translate priorities into work programmes.
• Produce quarterly and annual district plans and reporting insights.
• Build relationships with Treaty partners, iwi and stakeholders to support outcomes.

Skills

Operational planning

Performance reporting

Business improvement

Governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Iwi/Community engagement

Risk management

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Proactive / organized

Tools

Reporting systems

Finance reporting

BI dashboards

Job description

DOC seeks an Operations Advisor to lead district-wide operational planning, performance reporting and governance to support conservation outcomes. You will work with district leaders to coordinate planning, identify risks, and turn data into actionable insights for better decisions.

The role focuses on assurance of processes, budget planning, and translating priorities into work programmes, while building strong relationships with iwi and community partners.