Permissions Advisor | Kaitohu Whakaaetanga

Department of Conservation (DOC) · christchurch, canterbury, New-Zealand

Location
christchurch
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 18, 2026

Job Description

  • Provide quality advice and process applications related to commercial and recreational use of conservation land and protected wildlife
  • Permanent, full‑time role based in Christchurch, or flexible location for the right candidate

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Contribute to the regulatory management of Aotearoa’s natural resources. Most activities on public conservation land, or in relation to protected wildlife, marine mammals or marine reserves, require approval from the Department. OurPermissions team members, located in Service Centres in Christchurch, Dunedin and Hokitika, along with a further team in Hamilton, 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.

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