Fast Track Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage small to medium-scale fast-track applications and workstreams.

• Coordinate contributions across DOC to ensure prompt and consolidated organizational responses.

• Analyze data and prepare reports, offering insights on conservation impacts for decision-makers.

• Provide guidance and assistance to regional operations staff regarding Fast Track Act issues.

• Support larger or more intricate applications as needed.

• Contribute to OIA responses and other regulatory deliverables.

• Establish and nurture effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent DOC and ensure its viewpoints are clearly articulated.

• Identify potential risks, escalate issues promptly, and contribute to developing solutions.

• Foster a collaborative team atmosphere by sharing knowledge and reviewing colleagues' work.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering clear, accurate, and well-reasoned analysis and advice.

• Strong report writing abilities with a knack for tailoring messages to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with regulatory, legislative, or consenting processes.

• Capability to interpret policy and legislation and apply it in practical scenarios.

• Experience in managing small projects or coordinating workstreams.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate competing interests or sensitive matters.

• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Understanding of or a willingness to learn about Māori tikanga.

• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to the work at hand.

• Valid NZ work visa that covers the entire duration of employment.

• Familiarity with Fast-track legislation, conservation management systems, or the Official Information Act is desirable.

• Awareness of DOC’s structure and functions is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements available throughout Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in consultation with your leader.

• An inclusive workplace culture where everyone can engage, thrive, and develop.

• Adjustments made during the recruitment process, where feasible.