Business Engagement Advisor

• Passionate about bridging IT and business strategy - skilled in collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and IT delivery? 

• $80,695.00 - $110,000.00

• Permanent full time, Wellington location

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a skilled Business Engagement Advisor to strengthen the partnership between our Information Systems and Services (ISS) team and DOC’s business units. You will act as the bridge between IT and the wider organisation, ensuring business needs are clearly understood, communicated, and transformed into effective technology solutions that help DOC achieve its conservation goals. You will engage with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their IT challenges and opportunities, recommend practical solutions, and support the delivery and adoption of new systems and tools 

Key responsibilities; 

• Build strong relationships with business units and the ISS team to ensure technology supports organisational priorities. 

• Analyse business needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement. 

• Identify and recommend IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency and align with DOC’s strategic goals. 

• Support project delivery and change management to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new systems. 

• Communicate effectively between business and technical teams, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable insights. 

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practice to continuously improve DOC’s digital engagement and business processes. 

Click here for the Role Description 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will bring a combination of technical understanding, business insight, and relationship-building skills. You are naturally collaborative, with a talent for connecting people and ideas. You can translate complex technical concepts into plain language and are confident working across diverse teams to deliver meaningful results. 

We are keen to hear from you, if you have; 

• Effective communicator who can work with stakeholders across the business 

• Strong relationship building skills and experience

• Good business analysis skills to understand and analyse business unit requirements, pain points and opportunities

• Ability to translate business needs into IT solutions

• A strong understanding of IT systems and tools commonly used in the department (Service Now and Microsoft Office) is advantageous

• The ability to actively listen to understand differing perspectives and effectively communicate IT solutions and engagement opportunities

• Experience in working within complex organisational structures, navigating dependencies, and managing competing priorities

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. 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: $80,695.00 - $110,000.00, 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 Sunday, 18 October 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Paul Magill, [email protected]