Asset Investment Advisor at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

124500.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Excel Skills, SAP, Asset Management, Capital Planning, Fund Management, Operational Budget Management, Biodiversity Knowledge, Heritage Knowledge, Recreation Knowledge, Property Knowledge, Fleet Assets Knowledge

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Use your investment skillset to benefit conservation objectives across Aotearoa $92,912.00 – $124,500.00 Permanent full time, flexible location Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role As Asset Investment Advisor, you will develop and manage investment plans across all asset portfolios, including DOC’s annual capital planning process and fund management. The position will be focused on: Managing asset capital portfolios, including coordination of fund allocation, capex bid processes, reporting and monitoring Administering centralised operating expenditure pools Developing improvements for how work identified in capital/maintenance programmes and Asset Management Plans can be delivered Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: Able to plan and organise work over a programme of work and to meet agreed timeframes Skilled in working proactively with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes Competence in prioritising financial planning and budget management High level of knowledge of capital and operational budget management in the Government sector Strong communication skills to produce useful technical outputs and advice to a very high professional standard Knowledge of all or some of the following asset classes – 3 waters, roading, biodiversity and recreation, heritage, property and fleet assets. Knowledge of biodiversity, visitor and historic asset field operations will be an advantage Advanced Excel skills will be required. Experience using a proprietary software application e.g. SAP, will be an advantage. Mō te tīma | About the team This role is part of the Asset Systems Team, within DOC’s Asset Management Unit. The team plays an integration and improvement role across DOC’s asset management functions. He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here. We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader. Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $92,912.00 – $124,500.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Jay Eden, jeden@doc.govt.nz Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

As an Asset Investment Advisor, you will develop and manage investment plans across all asset portfolios, focusing on capital planning and fund management. You will also coordinate fund allocation and monitor capital portfolios.