Permissions Advisor

• Provide quality advice and process applications related to commercial and recreational use of conservation land and protected wildlife

• $68878.00 - $87265.00

• 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 Aotearoas natural resources.

Most activities on public conservation land or in relation to protected wildlife marine mammals or marine reserves require approval from the Department. OurPermissions 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 ofsubmittedapplications from having pre-application discussions assessment and analysis of the application through towritingreports 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 andmaintainingrelationships 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 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.

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 $68878.00 - $87265.00 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