Rotorua Operations Lead: Planning & Governance

New Zealand Government; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Rotorua seeks an Operations Advisor to lead planning, reporting, and governance for district priorities. You will coordinate planning, identify risks and opportunities, and support delivery of conservation outcomes.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will translate data into actionable insights, drive improvements, and foster strong stakeholder relationships across DOC.

Qualifications

• Background in operating principles and processes to effectively plan and monitor work programmes.
• Ability to identify and articulate risks and their broader impacts.
• Analytical mindset to generate meaningful insights for operational delivery.
• Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new systems and technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading the district's operating environment, overseeing assurance, issue management, and business improvement initiatives.
• Overseeing planning, reporting and budget management for the district.
• Creating quarterly and annual business plans for the district.
• Producing reporting and insights to identify gaps and efficiencies.
• Collaborating with internal DOC stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Operations planning

Performance reporting

Risk management

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Rotorua seeks an Operations Advisor to lead planning, reporting, and governance for district priorities. You will coordinate planning, identify risks and opportunities, and support delivery of conservation outcomes.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will translate data into actionable insights, drive improvements, and foster strong stakeholder relationships across DOC.