Permissions Advisor at Department of Conservation, Hamilton Help regulate the use of conservation land and interactions with our wildlife. Work across a diverse and interesting range of applications throughout the country. Complex busy caseload | Great supportive team! Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin or Hokitika. 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 spaces and species across Aotearoa. Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whanau, hapu and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki. Most activities on public conservation land, including interactions with protected wildlife, marine mammals, or marine reserves, require approval from DOC. Our Permissions team members, located in Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Hokitika, 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, you'll have a busy caseload, and you certainly won't be bored as each application is very different from the next! You'll work as the lead contact supporting applicants throughout the application process, including: pre-application discussions, critical assessment and analysis of the application, and submitting reports for a final decision. You'll be responsible for ensuring a robust process is followed and enforceable contracts are issued to those using the land. A great aspect of this role is the relationships you'll build with various stakeholder groups and industries; and you'll be joining a strong, collaborative team who pride themselves on producing professional and high-quality outputs. Experience working with planning and/or legislative processes. Experience working with relevant conservation legislation. Experience analyzing large amounts of complex information to produce high-quality reports and succinct recommendations. Experience and skill in managing a busy caseload. DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organization that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. The salary range for this position is $68,535 - $86,423, with the starting salary of the successful applicants 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. Me he patai ano | Further enquiries contact Stef Bowman - Permissions Regulatory Delivery Manager at #J-18808-Ljbffr