Project Lead Heritage and Visitors, (Team Lead)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead and support teams to deliver quality projects in an exciting role with our Heritage and Visitor team!
• The salary range for this position is $68,535 to $86,423.
• Permanent, full-time role based in Te Anau.

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 spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role

This position is a mix of field and office-based work. You will provide leadership and support to our 4 front country team delivering critical conservation work across Te Anau and Fiordland National Park front country sites as well as Mavora Lakes conservation sites.

You will travel to and from Te Anau to our front country and Milford Road sites to both implement and oversee work programmes for our front country DOC staff, contractors, and volunteers.

The position will be focussed on:

• daily supervision of staff, contractors, and volunteers
• delivery of training and weekly work planning for staff
• ensuring a strong focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, contractors and visitors is present in planning and monitoring the work
• facilities maintenance and site restoration across an extensive network of Department owned assets.

At times you will be required to work weekends and public holidays and you will participate in the afterhours duty roster.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will be a team player with great communication and organisation skills and the proven supervision experience to work alongside Te Papa Atawhai staff, our community, iwi and stakeholders.

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Great people management and proven supervisory skills or experience leading a team.
• Experience in recreational and historic land management.
• Experience with asset management and planning.
• Hands on experience with maintenance of amenities and assets/structures.
• Experience with small plant machinery such as mowers, scrub bars and tractors.
• A strong knowledge base in conservation.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with experience in data entry and analysis.
• Proficiency with computers and phone apps for managing data and work programme.
• A strong commitment to safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
• A good level of physical fitness and an ability to work outdoors in a range of conditions.
• A full New Zealand driver licence.

Desirable:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Practical background in building or carpentry.
• Knowledge of the Fiordland area.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

Tono ināianei | 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 $68,535 to $86,423 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.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Interviews are expected to take place in the first week of November

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Dylan Higgison, Supervisor, at dhiggison@doc.govt.nz or +64 27 213 9376

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1819187