Senior Regulatory Operational Policy Advisor

The Senior Regulatory Operational Policy Advisor plays a key role in shaping the future of conservation regulation in Aotearoa New Zealand by working on high-profile conservation law reform and regulatory modernisation initiatives. This full-time fixed-term or secondment position involves translating legislative and policy changes into practical solutions, providing trusted advice on complex regulatory issues, and supporting the successful implementation of regulatory change across the Department of Conservation. The role requires collaboration with policy, legal, and operational specialists to influence reforms that will have a lasting impact on conservation outcomes.