- Contribute to nationally significant fast-track consenting decisions impacting conservation outcomes
- Work across DOC to provide trusted, evidence-based regulatory advice
- Wellington (or flexible location by agreement)
- Salary range: $80,695- $110,000
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa.
This role sits within DOC’s Biodiversity, Heritage and Visitors Group as part of the Regulatory Systems Performance function. The team plays an important role in supporting effective delivery of fast-track consenting processes, providing high-quality advice on applications that impact conservation values across Aotearoa.
He angitūtanga | About the role
As a Fast Track Advisor, you will carry out specialist project assignments and provide clear, well-reasoned advice on fast-track applications. You’ll contribute to shaping DOC’s response to Fast-track applications, ensuring conservation priorities are well understood and effectively communicated.
The position will be focussed on:
- Leading and project managing small to medium-scale fast-track applications and workstreams
- Coordinating inputs across DOC to support timely, consolidated organisational responses
- Analysing information and drafting reports, including advice on conservation impacts for decision-makers
- Providing advice and support to regional operations staff on Fast Track Act matters
- Supporting larger or more complex applications as required
- Contributing to OIA responses and other regulatory outputs
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Representing DOC in your area of responsibility and ensuring DOC’s position is clearly presented
- Identifying risks, escalating issues early, and contributing to solutions
- Supporting a collaborative team environment, including sharing knowledge and reviewing work
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are seeking a capable advisor who can provide strong analysis and clear advice while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:
- Experience providing clear, accurate and well-reasoned analysis and advice
- Sound report writing skills and ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
- Understanding of regulatory, legislative or consenting processes (conservation, fast-track, or similar)
- Ability to interpret policy and legislation and apply it in practical contexts
- Experience managing small projects or coordinating workstreams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate competing interests or sensitive issues
- Relationship management skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver work to deadlines
- Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to your work
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Fast-track legislation, conservation management systems, or the Official Information Act
- Knowledge of DOC’s structure and functions
Click here for the position description.
Even if you don’t tick all the boxes but believe your skills and experience closely align, then we still encourage you to apply.
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 for interview.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.
Salary: $80,695- $110,000, 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 Sunday, 20 September 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected]
Skills Required
- Experience providing clear, accurate, and well-reasoned analysis and advice
- Strong report writing skills and ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
- Understanding of regulatory, legislative, or consenting processes
- Ability to interpret policy and legislation and apply it in practical contexts
- Experience managing small projects or coordinating workstreams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate competing interests or sensitive issues
- Relationship management skills and ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders
- Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver work to deadlines
- Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they relate to the work
- Familiarity with fast-track legislation, conservation management systems, or the Official Information Act
- Knowledge of DOC's structure and functions
- Valid New Zealand work visa covering the duration of employment
What We Do
The New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) is a government agency responsible for conserving Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage. It protects and restores nature, leads biodiversity efforts, manages conservation lands and resources, and enables others to contribute to conservation outcomes. DOC also administers relevant conservation legislation and supports the stewardship of land, water, wildlife, and historic places across New Zealand.
