Senior International Advisor sought by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation is seeking a Senior International Advisor to join its International Team.  

The position advertisement states:

• Support conservation through providing advice on the international context for conservation, and international agreements and collaboration
• Help our seabirds to thrive and protect them from threats throughout their ranges
• Develop your career alongside international treaty negotiation experts

Work with New Zealand's international partners to advance New Zealand's interests through the development of conservation policy and collaboration, whilst developing experience in international negotiations.

As a Senior International Advisor you'll have an important role in contributing to the advancement of conservation outcomes in Aotearoa, the Pacific region and across the globe. You'll be developing advice on the development on New Zealand's international conservation policy and commitments, and representing New Zealand in international fora, as required. In this role you will have a particular focus on developing advice on, and delivering, New Zealand's international seabird strategy to address fisheries threats to seabirds.

Working as part of a wider interagency team, you'll collaborate on the development and implementation of an ambitious international strategy focused on: influencing international policy and commitments; implementing international agreements and demonstrating leadership; and collaborating, sharing, and building conservation knowledge. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider international engagement, including DOC's role in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.  You'll work closely with our key partners to support the delivery of the Government's international conservation obligations and priorities.”

Further information on the role and how to apply can be found on the Department of Conservation’s website.

Please contact Kate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any enquiries about the position.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 10 November 2024.

30 October 2024