Permissions Advisor at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

87265.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Analytical skills, Report writing, Time management, Legislative knowledge, Environmental management, Planning, Relationship management, Stakeholder engagement, Regulatory management, Assessment, Analysis

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Provide quality advice and process applications related to commercial and recreational use of conservation land and protected wildlife $68,878.00 - $87,265.00 Permanent full time, Hokitika or Christchurch or Dunedin 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 Contribute to the regulatory management of Aotearoa’s natural resources. Most activities on public conservation land, or in relation to protected wildlife, marine mammals or marine reserves, require approval from the Department. Our Permissions team members, located in Service Centres in Christchurch, Dunedin and Hokitika, along with a further team in Hamilton, process these applications. We help to ensure that activities occurring on public conservation land are undertaken in a manner that protects the values of the land and complies with the legislation. As a Permissions Advisor your key role will be supporting the application process relating to the management of submitted applications from having pre-application discussions, assessment, and analysis of the application through to writing reports for a final decision. You will be collaborating with others in an inclusive team process environment to ensure professional and high-quality outputs. You will be directly involved in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people, stakeholder groups and industries, providing professional advice and support to internal and external customers. 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: a confident and able communicator (both written and verbal) who builds trust with others can demonstrate strong analytical skills and be able to transfer analysis into a professional quality report able to manage having a number of tasks on the go and apply organising tools to make the best use of your time have a sound understanding of the relevant legislative processes that we work under and/or an environmental management/planning background 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. 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 $68,878.00 - $87,265.00 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 Monday, 27 April 2026. Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early on 20 April 2026, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Rebecca Beaumont rbeaumont@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

The Permissions Advisor manages the application process for commercial and recreational use of conservation land and protected wildlife. This includes conducting pre-application discussions, assessing applications, and writing professional reports for final decision-making.