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Senior Technical Advisor | Kaitohu Mātanga Matua

Te Papa Atawhai · New Zealand · Full time · Onsite · NZD 7,805 – 9,876 / month

About this role

Senior Technical Advisor at Te Papa Atawhai will shape DOC’s biodiversity investment strategy, focusing on the BioInvest system. The role blends science, planning, and stakeholder facilitation, ideal for a systems thinker who enjoys cross‑organisational collaboration. It is a permanent, full‑time position with flexible location within New Zealand.

Key details

• Location: New Zealand
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time
• Pay: $93,656–$118,510
• Level: Senior
• Visa sponsorship: The ad says sponsorship is not available

What you'll do

• Provide strategic and technical advice on the design, use, and improvement of the BioInvest system
• Lead the group on threat‑led programmes within BioInvest
• Collaborate with BHV and Ops colleagues on threat‑led advice, research and delivery work
• Integrate threat‑led work into BioInvest and embed change across relevant DOC teams
• Work with technical experts to troubleshoot issues and support the end‑to‑end BioInvest process
• Contribute to consistent use of BioInvest across DOC through support and collaboration
• Analyse biodiversity and prioritisation data and translate findings into practical implications for policy and delivery teams

What you'll need

• Graduate or post‑graduate qualification in biological science or a related field
• Strong strategic and systems thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex concepts
• Experience providing strategic and technical advice that informs planning, prioritisation, investment or operational delivery decisions
• Proven facilitation skills, including leading workshops and complex discussions
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills across organisational boundaries
• Sound understanding of how conservation work is prioritised, planned and delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Knowledge of, or ability to develop expertise in, invasion ecology, weed and pest management, and New Zealand's biosecurity system
• Understanding or willingness to learn Māori tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to work in genuine partnership with Māori and act as an honourable treaty partner

Tech stack

BioInvest

How to stand out for this role

Likely interview topics

• Your experience translating complex biodiversity data into actionable policy recommendations
• Examples of leading cross‑functional workshops that resulted in clear decisions
• How you would integrate threat‑led work into a prioritisation system like BioInvest
• Approaches you use to navigate ambiguity and build trust across organisational boundaries
• Your understanding of Māori tikanga and how you incorporate Treaty principles into project delivery

Keywords to mirror in your CV

BioInvest, strategic and technical advice, facilitation skills, relationship management, invasion ecology, weed and pest management, Māori tikanga

What to show

• Case study of a biodiversity prioritisation project you led, including data analysis and decision‑making outcomes
• Workshop facilitation plan or recording that demonstrates your ability to bring diverse stakeholders to a consensus
• A short presentation or infographic showing how a complex conservation system was translated into clear actions

How to apply

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