Senior Fast-Track Advisor: Flexible Location

CGR Services; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington is seeking a senior advisor to lead Fast-track applications of national significance. You will coordinate input, deliver expert submissions, and guide regional teams on Fast Track Act matters while engaging with stakeholders across government and iwi.

The role shapes regulatory practice and contributes to conservation outcomes. The position offers salary of NZD 93,656 to 126,500 plus benefits, with flexible working and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with resource management, conservation consenting and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of Fast-track legislation and statutory decision-making frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical thinking and ability to translate complex evidence into clear advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in preparing submissions and presenting evidence.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to decision-making.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across organisations and sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Fast-track applications from start to finish.
• Coordinate input across DOC to deliver clear, consolidated advice to decision-makers.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality submissions to expert panels.
• Provide guidance to regional teams on Fast Track Act matters.
• Identify risks early and manage them effectively.
• Interpret legislation and policy to provide evidence-based advice.
• Translate complex information into clear recommendations for audiences.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and represent DOC externally.
• Mentor others through peer review and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Resource management

Regulatory processes

Fast-track legislation

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Māori tikanga

Risk management

Hearing processes

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington is seeking a senior advisor to lead Fast-track applications of national significance. You will coordinate input, deliver expert submissions, and guide regional teams on Fast Track Act matters while engaging with stakeholders across government and iwi.

The role shapes regulatory practice and contributes to conservation outcomes. The position offers salary of NZD 93,656 to 126,500 plus benefits, with flexible working and professional development