Improvement Advisor

• Enable effective conservation delivery by supporting key initiatives that strengthen how Operations teams work

• Bring clarity and momentum to delivery through strong communication and quality-focused support

• Work independently at pace across multiple priorities

• Permanent Role | Rotorua based

• Salary range: $80,054 - $101,142 dependent on skills

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Sitting within the National Operations team, we’re looking for an Improvement Advisor to provide hands‑on, delivery‑focused support across initiatives that enable effective conservation delivery. This is a supporting role where you’ll contribute across workstreams, take ownership of defined tasks, and help keep the programme moving at pace. It’s well suited to someone who enjoys variety, works quickly, and delivers quality outputs under tight timeframes.

The position will be focussed on:

• Providing practical support across assigned workstreams

• Taking ownership of defined tasks and delivering them end‑to‑end

• Tracking actions and progress across initiatives and projects

• Supporting clear, timely communications that keep Operations teams informed and aligned

• Contributing to engagement and collaboration activities as required

• Building trusted relationships across DOC and staying connected to operational context so your work is grounded and practical

• Contributing ideas and challenging thinking to improve how the team works

• Completing ad‑hoc work as required such as analysis, briefings, summaries and memos

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Comfortable working across multiple priorities and can switch gears easily

• The ability to analyse, synthesise and clearly summarise information, with the ability to produce clear reports and briefings

• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal

• A proactive, collaborative team player with the confidence to work independently

• The ability to work at pace and meet tight turnaround times

• Previous experience within Operations is an advantage but not required; what matters most is your capability, curiosity, and commitment to delivering results.

Our Values

At The Department of Conservation, everyone’s journey is unique. Every purpose, personal. That’s why we believe your career should be more than a role… it should be a path that reflects who you are, what you value, and the difference you want to make.

Here, you’ll find more than a workplace. You’ll find a team united and guided by values that matter:

• Integrity , because trust and honesty are non-negotiable

• Empowerment , because when we lift each other, we all rise higher

• Connection , because collaboration sparks progress

• Achievement , because results mean more when they create real impact

This is a place where nature thrives because people do.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.

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.

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.

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

The salary range for this position is $80,054 - $101,142 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.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 3rd May

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries , please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, leeyoung@doc.govt.nz