Operations Advisor | Kaitohu Whakahaere

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

## Operations Advisor | Kaitohu WhakahaereApply: Motueka: Full time: Posted Today: JR102785* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enable excellence* Permanent Role | $80,695 - $101,951* Motueka based: coastal living, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming community.*Integral role where you'll help shape the way conservation outcomes are planned, delivered, monitored, and improved across the district.***Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa****Mō te tūranga | About the role**As the **Operations Advisor**, you'll lead operational planning, performance reporting, business improvement, and governance processes that support effective decision-making and the successful delivery of DOC's priorities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll work closely with operational leaders to coordinate planning and reporting, identify risks and opportunities, and support the effective delivery of district priorities. By turning data into actionable insights and fostering strong working relationships, you'll help drive operational excellence and conservation outcomes.The position will be focussed on:* Providing district-wide assurance that key operational processes, reporting obligations, governance requirements and risk management practices are consistently applied and maintained.* overseeing planning, reporting and budget management for the district* Working alongside Principal Rangers to develop business plans and translate operational priorities into actionable work programmes.* creating the quarterly and annual business plans for the district* producing reporting and insights to identify gaps and areas for improvement and efficiencies* Building and maintaining strong relationships with Treaty partners, iwi, community groups and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of conservation outcomes across the district. **Click here for the Role Description****Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:* Strong operational understanding, ideally gained in conservation, biosecurity, land management, field operations, infrastructure, or a similar operational environment.* Ability to work across diverse work programmes and understand how they contribute to district-wide priorities and outcomes.* High attention to detail, with the ability to maintain operational disciplines, governance requirements, and assurance processes.* Confidence working with complex systems and data sources, including financial, asset, biodiversity, and recreation reporting.* Proactive and organised, anticipating issues before they arise and following through to completion.* Analytical mindset, with the ability to generate meaningful insights that support effective operational decision-making.* Tech-savvy and confident adopting new systems, technologies, and ways of working.* Experience translating operational priorities into practical business plans, reporting frameworks, and deliverable work programmes.* Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including iwi, community groups, and operational teams.* An understanding of the Māori-Crown relationship and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it relates to the work of DOC.**He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?**DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.Want to know more?**Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now**Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate. **Salary:** $80,695 - $101,951, depending on skills and experience.**Eligibility:** You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. **Rā whakakapi | Applications close** at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 7th October.**Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries**, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, [e-mail]