Position Overview

Shape how millions of visitors experience Aotearoa’s most iconic places – while safeguarding what matters most. Trusted senior advisor role, working alongside leaders to turn strategy into action across the region. Permanent, full‑time position based in Queenstown, Invercargill or Dunedin, with regional travel.

About the Role

As a Senior Visitor Advisor/ Kaitohu Manuhiri Matua, you will play a pivotal role in turning DOC’s Heritage & Visitor Strategy into practical, on‑the‑ground outcomes across the southern South Island. You’ll sit within the national Heritage & Visitor Unit, one of nine regionally based Senior Visitor Advisors, reporting to the Visitor Advice Manager.

This role will be a trusted strategic partner to regional leaders and leadership teams, supporting them to strategically prioritise, lift operational capability and continuously improve provision of visitor experiences that both protect conservation values and ...