Permissions Advisor

Help regulate the use of conservation land and interactions with our wildlife
- Full time, fixed term role until June 2026 based in Hamilton CBD

**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa**
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko ta Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora ano hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

**He angitutanga | About the role**
We are offering a fixed term opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive Regulatory Permissions team until the end of June 2026.

Most activities on public conservation land including interactions with protected wildlife, marine mammals, or marine reserves, require approval from DOC. The Permissions Regulatory Delivery team operates nationally, managing a diverse range of consent processes including concessions, permits, and Wildlife Authorities. 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.

This is a fast-paced position that demands agility, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied and busy workload. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality regulatory outcomes.

This Hamilton-based role is ideal for a recent Planning graduate or someone with prior experience in regulatory consenting who is eager to broaden their expertise.

Click here for the Role Description

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

- Experience working with a planning and or legislative processes.
- Experience working with relevant conservation legislation.
- Experience analysing large amounts of complex information to produce high quality reports and succinct recommendations.
- Experience and skilled in managing a busy caseload.

**He aha nga painga mou? | 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 kamahi 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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $68,878 to $87,265 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.

**Ra whakakapi |** Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025