Statutory Process Specialist: Conservation Admin (Hamilton)

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Job summary

The Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai in Hamilton CBD is seeking a capable administrator to support the Statutory Process Team with capturing Permissions applications across New Zealand. This 35-hour-per-week fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and offers exposure to diverse projects, from cycle paths to wildlife management, in a busy, high‑scrutiny environment.

You will work with senior staff, demonstrate integrity under pressure, and build a profile in conservation

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with top-notch customer service.
• Tech savvy and able to learn new systems confidently.
• Competent in Microsoft Office for document management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a calm under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Background in technical administration or statutory processes is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Support the Statutory Process Team with capture of Permissions applications.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-scrutiny environment with shifting priorities.
• Collaborate with senior staff and wider stakeholders; maintain integrity under pressure.

Skills

Experienced administrator

Customer service

Tech savvy

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Statutory processes background

Māori tikanga knowledge

Job description

The Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai in Hamilton CBD is seeking a capable administrator to support the Statutory Process Team with capturing Permissions applications across New Zealand. This 35-hour-per-week fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and offers exposure to diverse projects, from cycle paths to wildlife management, in a busy, high‑scrutiny environment.

You will work with senior staff, demonstrate integrity under pressure, and build a profile in conservation