- Lead the national management of our vital roading infrastructure and help shape sustainable access to Aotearoa's wild places
- $108,617.00 – $137,645.00
- Permanent full time, Wellington, Christchurch or Palmerston North location
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Are you a skilled infrastructure professional with a passion for sustainable land management? Do you want your work to directly contribute to the protection of Aotearoa Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage?
Te Papa Atawhai - DOC is seeking a dedicated Asset Specialist – Roading to lead the national management of our roading assets, ensuring safe, consistent, and environmentally responsible access to our unique conservation areas.
As our Asset Specialist Roading, you will play a critical national leadership role, providing expert oversight and technical direction to ensure DOC's roading infrastructure is well-planned, maintained, and aligned with our strategic goals. Your work will help safeguard both the environment and the people who enjoy it.
The position will encompass:
- Developing and managing roading to align with DOC strategies, guidelines, and operational standards
- Providing expert advice and national oversight to ensure consistency and best practice across regions
- Leading reporting and quality assurance on roading inventories, asset valuations, and insurance
- Working with Waka Kotahi, including claims, forecasts, project programming, and procurement support
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and partner agencies
- Supporting cross-functional initiatives and contributing to the continuous improvement of DOC's asset management systems and processes
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We're looking for someone with strong technical acumen and a collaborative mindset who thrives in a mission-driven environment.
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- A relevant qualification or significant experience in roading asset management
- Proven understanding of asset condition assessment, lifecycle planning, and infrastructure reporting
- Knowledge of international best practice in asset management, risk management, and resilience planning
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience in managing contracts, budgets, and reporting—ideally including coordination with Waka Kotahi
- A full New Zealand driver's licence
- A genuine interest in conservation and sustainable infrastructure.
Mō te tīma | About the team
The Asset Management Unit provides an effective and integrated asset management system across the Department's recreational, historic and biodiversity assets.
The team works closely with their regional planning colleagues around the country.
He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.
We support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.
Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $108,617.00 – $137,645.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, contact Andrew Mercer, [email protected]
Te tohutoro tūranga | Job reference: DOC/1873439
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