Aerial Permissions Advisor

• Contribute to complex Permissions work at a national level
• Salary: $80,695–$101,951, depending on skills and experience
• Permanent, full-time, office role based in Christchurch; other locations flexible

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for an Aerial Permissions Advisor with extensive experience in aerial 1080 operations to coordinate DOC's permission process for this work.

You’ll be across all permission applications for aerial 1080 operations on public conservation lands across New Zealand, both from DOC and other agencies, such as OSPRI, regional councils, and other conservation groups, ensuring permission applications are assessed on time and to a high standard.

The position will be focussed on:

• anticipating the workflow of aerial 1080 permission applications each year, by liaising with external agencies and DOC Operations across New Zealand
• maintaining an overview of DOC's pool of Assessors, Peer Reviewers, technical, permission and legal advisors who are qualified to assess aerial 1080 permissions
• using expert knowledge to gauge the level of risk and match appropriate staff resources to support the DOC Decision Maker for each application
• coordinating and managing the workflow of all permission assessments to ensure timeliness and quality standards are maintained
• identifying staff capability or capacity gaps and help address them
• recommending improvements to the system.

This permanent, full-time, office role is based in Christchurch. Other locations will be considered for the right candidate.

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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

• demonstrated knowledge of aerial 1080 operations and related regulatory environment
• proven project management experience and ability to support and coordinate a large group of people
• excellent communication and collaboration skills
• strong customer service focus
• highly organised and able to deliver high technical standards in set timeframes
• able to apply good judgement
• Controlled Substance Licence would be viewed favourably but not essential
• full New Zealand driver’s licence.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Want to know more?

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.

Salary: $80,695–$101,951, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid New Zealand work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 26 November 2026 Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries about this role, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at abasova@doc.govt.nz. Please note, we’re unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.