Operations Advisor | Kaitohu Whakahaere

• Help shape the future of conservation in Rotorua.

• Influence decisions that make a lasting difference.

• Salary range: $80,695 to $101,951 based on skills and experience

• Permanent, fulltime position | based in Rotorua

Pivotal role where you'll help shape the way conservation outcomes are planned, delivered, monitored, and improved across the district. 

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As the Operations Advisor, you'll lead operational planning, performance reporting, business improvement, and governance processes that support effective decision-making and the successful delivery of DOC's priorities. 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll work closely with operational leaders to coordinate planning and reporting, identify risks and opportunities, and support the effective delivery of district priorities. By turning data into actionable insights and fostering strong working relationships, you'll help drive operational excellence and conservation outcomes. 

The position will be focussed on:

• leading the district’s operating environment, overseeing assurance, issue management, and spearheading business improvement initiatives to elevate performance and governance 

• overseeing planning, reporting and budget management for the district 

• creating the quarterly and annual business plans for the district 

• producing reporting and insights to identify gaps and areas for improvement and efficiencies 

• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across DOC to achieve desired outcomes 

Click here for the Role Description  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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

• A background in operating principles and processes to effectively plan and monitor work programmes

• Ability to identify and articulate existing and potential risks and their broader impacts 

• Analytical mindset to generate meaningful insights that inform operational delivery 

• Tech-savvy and an early adopter of new systems and technologies 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel and other reporting tools 

• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement 

• An excellent collaborator and communicator, skilled at building strong relationships, engaging productively with a wide range of people, and thoughtfully considering diverse perspectives to drive effective outcomes 

• Solutions focussed and consistently act with integrity to deliver meaningful results 

• An understanding of workplace health and safety practices

• Understands the Māori-Crown relationship in relation to DOC 

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.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.

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

Salary: $80,695 to $101,951, depending on skills and experience.
Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 17th September 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Hayley Barlow, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected]