Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Align your passion with your mahi by leading, coaching, and mentoring others to achieve meaningful conservation goals!
- The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639, pro rata.
- Full time, 6-month fixed term or secondment opportunity based in Aoraki/Mt Cook.
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.
He angitūtanga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to lead the Heritage and Visitors, Community/ Visitor Centre and Local Bodies teams to deliver agreed work programmes, providing training, supervision, and support. You'll work alongside your team and senior leadership, collaborating with stakeholders to maximise conservation initiatives.
The position will be focussed on:
- Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs)
- Work planning
- Weekly ranger and district leadership team meetings
- Recruitment and induction
- Ensuring a high operating standard by rangers
- Team training, coaching and development
Please note: You may be required to work outside of normal hours, as well as participate in an on-call and standby roster to support your team.
DOC Rental accommodation is available if required.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Do you have a practical skillset, enjoy leading others, and thrive on problem-solving and thinking on your feet?
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- leadership skills with experience mentoring, coaching, and fostering a collaborative team culture
- practical skills in areas such as construction, building, maintenance, or plumbing, with the ability to take a hands-on approach when needed
- excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to manage relationships effectively
- strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan, monitor, and report on work delivery
- a strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace
- computer savvy, with proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams and cloud-based systems
- a valid NZ driver's license.
Desirable:
- Experience engaging and working in partnership with iwi and tangata whenua.
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 let us know.
The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639 pro rata 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 katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 10 April 2025
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Sally Jones, Operations Manager, at sajones@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1851015