Asset Investment Advisor

• Use your investment skillset to benefit conservation objectives across Aotearoa

• $92912.00 $124500.00

• 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 DOCs 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

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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 DOCs Asset Management Unit. The team plays an integration and improvement role across DOCs asset management functions.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu Whats in it for you

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate thrive and grow. Were 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 $92912.00 $124500.00 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