Business Engagement Advisor

Passionate about bridging IT and business strategy?Skilled in collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and IT delivery? This role might be for you.Secondment/Fixed term until December 2026. Wellington location.Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TūroaThe 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 roleWe 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 toolsKey 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 DescriptionNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceYou 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.If you have most of following, we are keen to hear from you:Effective communicator who can work with stakeholders across the businessStrong 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 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 nowApply 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 during the recruitment process, please let us know.The salary range for this position is $80,054 - $101,142 with the starting salary of the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience.You are encouraged to discuss secondment opportunities with your manager. Secondments should offer the opportunity to build capability in line with your development plan. You must seek the support of your line manager (minimum Tier 4) in writing before applying for a secondment opportunity and attach it to your application.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, 12 November 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, please contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz.